Game machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately guiding a game ball shot by shooting means to a game region.SOLUTION: An outer guide rail (outer rail) 27 has a guide surface 27A for guiding a game ball. The guide surface 27 has a first region R1 and a second region R2 located above the first region R1. The first region R1 is flatter than the second region R2. A shooting device (shooting means) 16 can shoot a game ball at the maximum shooting intensity D (fourth shooting intensity) among the shooting intensities at which the game ball can reach a right shot region 108a2 of a game region 108a. When the position of the guide surface 27A that the game ball shot at the shooting intensity D first comes into contact with is defined as a fourth contact position, the fourth contact position is within the range of the second region R2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device. When the game ball wins a prize in a prize area such as a winning hole provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, a gaming machine (so-called pachinko machine) that changes the game state is known. Also, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, when the player operates the start lever, the variable display of the identification information is started. When the player operates the stop switch, within the range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, the variable display of the identification information is stopped. When all the variable displays are stopped, a winning occurs according to the display result derived at that time, and a predetermined game medium is paid out according to the winning. When a specific winning occurs, a gaming machine (so-called slot machine) that changes the game state is known.

[0003]

[0004] As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine provided with a game board having a game area, a launching device (launching means) capable of launching a game ball, and an outer guiding rail (outer rail) capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching device into the game area is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this type of gaming machine, the game ball launched by the launching device collides with the proximal end side of the outer guiding rail and then rises along the outer guiding rail and is guided into the game area.

Prior Art Documents

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2006-95010 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a gaming ball is launched by a launching device and guided along an outer guide rail. Depending on the position where it first comes into contact with the object, the light may be reflected in various directions. In this case, The game ball could not be properly guided into the play area, and improvement was desired.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to To provide a game machine capable of properly guiding a shot game ball to a game area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine including a game board. A predetermined member provided on the game board is provided with a sheet. The sheet has a transparent region and an opaque region having a lower transparency than the transparent region. On the back surface of the sheet, there are an adhesive portion formed along the outer peripheral edge and a non-adhesive portion where the adhesive portion is not formed. The opaque region has the adhesive portion and the non-adhesive portion. The adhesive portion is configured to form a gap. The gap can discharge the air that has entered the non-adhesive portion to the external space. It includes a guide region between an outer rail and an inner rail for guiding a launched game ball to a game area, and a ball return prevention mechanism for preventing the game ball from returning from the game area to the guide region. The ball return prevention mechanism has a displacement member displaceable between a first state and a second state, and a storage member for storing a part of the displacement member. The displacement member has a first side surface facing the outer rail, a second side surface facing the game area, and a tip portion on the tip side. The storage member has an upper end portion. The distance from the tip portion to the outer rail is defined as a specific distance. When the game ball attempting to move from the guide region to the game area is defined as a first game ball and the game ball attempting to move from the game area to the guide region is defined as a second game ball, the first state is a state where the specific distance is shorter than that in the second state, and the second state is a state where the specific distance is longer than that in the first state. In the first state, the second game ball may contact the upper end portion and the second side surface. When the distance from the contact point between the second game ball and the upper end portion to the contact point between the second game ball and the second side surface is defined as a first distance, and the distance from the lowest point to the leftmost point of the second game ball is defined as a second distance, the first distance is shorter than the second distance.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine including a game board having a game area, a launching means capable of launching a game ball, and an outer rail and an inner rail capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the game area. A guiding area for guiding the game ball to the game area is provided between the outer rail and the inner rail. The outer rail has a guiding surface for guiding the game ball. The guiding surface has a first area and a second area located above the first area. The first area is flatter than the second area. The launching means is capable of launching the game ball with a fourth launching intensity which is the maximum among the launching intensities with which the game ball can reach the right hitting area of the game area. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball launched with the fourth launching intensity first contacts is defined as the fourth contact position, the fourth contact position is within the range of the second area. In another aspect of the present invention, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball with a first launching intensity with which the game ball can reach the left hitting reference position of the game area. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball launched with the first launching intensity first contacts is defined as the first contact position, the first contact position is within the range of the first area.

[0010] In another aspect of the present invention, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball with a second launching intensity with which the game ball can reach the game area but cannot reach the left hitting reference position. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball launched with the second launching intensity first contacts is defined as the second contact position, the second contact position is within the range of the first area.

[0011] In another aspect of the present invention, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball with a third launching intensity with which the game ball can reach the guiding area but cannot reach the game area. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball launched with the third launching intensity first contacts is defined as the third contact position, the third contact position is within the range of the first area.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately guide the game ball launched by the launching means to the game area. A gaming machine can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] [Overall Configuration] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine with the front frame opened, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine with the inner frame opened in an open state.

[0016] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine which is the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 detachably attached to the outer frame 102, and a front frame 106 detachably attached to the inner frame 104. The front frame 106 is detachably attached to the outer frame 102 via the inner frame 104. The outer frame 102, inner frame 104, and front frame 106 are pivotally supported by an upper hinge mechanism 400 and a lower hinge mechanism 401. The outer frame 102 and the inner frame 104 constitute a main body portion (gaming machine frame), and this main body portion can hold a game board unit 600 (see FIG. 5). The game board unit 600 includes, for example, a game board, a resin member provided on the front surface of the game board, and an LED (light emitting means) that irradiates light onto the resin member, etc. The inner frame 104, like the outer frame 102, has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. The game board 108 has the front frame 106 opened and is provided with, for example, a resin member on the front surface of the game board, and an LED (light emitting means) that irradiates light onto the resin member, etc.

[0017] The inner frame 104, like the outer frame 102, has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. The game board 108 is held in the enclosed space with the front frame 106 opened It can be attached to the inner frame 104 when in the open state (open condition). Also, on the front surface of the game board 10 8, a game area 108a (see Fig. 5) is formed, and when the front frame 106 is in the closed state (closed condition), the game area can be visually recognized through the transparent window 106a. Note that Fig. 2 omits the illustration of the game board 108.

[0018] Here, in the game hall (such as a pachinko parlor etc.) where the gaming machine is installed, island facilities are provided Therein, multiple vertically long rectangular frame-shaped island facilities for installing a plurality of gaming machines side by side are installed in parallel. And the island facilities are generally made of wood. For example, the gaming machine 100 has its upper and lower parts of the outer frame 102 fixed to the island facilities with nails at four locations each from the inside (the inner peripheral side where the inner frame 104 is attached). That is, it is attached to the island facilities.

[0019] At the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 117 protruding to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided The operation handle 117 is provided so that the player can rotate it. When the player rotates the operation handle 117 to perform a firing operation, the firing device 16 fires the game ball toward the game area of the game board 108 with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 117. That is, it is configured to do so. This firing device 16 is disposed below the game board within the inner frame 104. The firing intensity of the firing device 16 includes firing intensities A to D, which will be described later.

[0020] And in the gaming machine 100, as an effect device for performing effects during the progress of the game, a liquid crystal display (not shown), a lamp 114 controlled to various lighting modes and emission colors, a speaker 116 and an effect operation device 118 for receiving the player's operation are provided.

[0021] ​The performance operation device 118 includes a push button 118a that accepts the player's pressing operation, and a player operation dial 118b that accepts the player's dial operation. The performance operation device 118 is activated according to an image or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display, and when it accepts the player's operation during the operation valid period, various performances are executed according to the operation.

[0022] On the back side (game board 108 side) of the performance operation device 118, an upper tray 120 is provided through which prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and game balls lent out from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper tray 120 is filled with game balls, the game balls will be guided to the lower tray 122. Also, on the bottom surface of this lower tray 122, a ball discharge hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower tray 122 is formed. This ball discharge hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by pressing the ball discharge button 124, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball discharge button 124, and it is possible to discharge game balls from the ball discharge hole to below the lower tray 122.

[0023] [Configuration of the back of the gaming machine] Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 4, on the back side of the gaming machine 100, a main control board case that houses the main control board for controlling the game, and a back cover 200 that covers the sub-control board case that houses the sub-control board for controlling the performance, a game information output terminal board 203, a prize ball storage tank 204, a prize ball payout flow path 206 , a payout ball counting switch 208, a payout control board case 210, an inner frame opening switch 212, etc. are provided. ​​​​​is provided. In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 100, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) that constitute the power supply system and control system of the gaming machine 100, a power cord equipped with a power plug, and connection wiring (all not shown) are installed.

[0025] The game information output terminal board 203 is connected to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.) of the gaming machine 100. Various external information signals (for example, bonus ball information, error information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) indicating the game progress state and maintenance state of the gaming machine 100 are output from the game information output terminal board 203 to the external electronic device.

[0026] The bonus ball storage tank 204 is attached to a mounting base attached to the top plate of the inner frame 104. As a result, the bonus ball storage tank 204 is provided at the upper part on the back side of the inner frame 104. The bonus ball storage tank 204 can store the game balls replenished from a replenishment path not shown. When the bonus balls are paid out, the game balls stored in the bonus ball storage tank 204 are guided through the bonus ball payout flow path 206 to the upper tray 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front side of the gaming machine 100. The payout ball counting switch 208 detects the number of game balls paid out through the bonus ball payout flow path 206.

[0027] An inner frame opening switch 212 is provided in the lower left region of the payout control board case 210. Also, the power cord (not shown) is connected to a power supply device (for example, AC24V) installed in the island equipment of the game parlor. As a result, the power (electric power) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine 100 is ensured.

[0028] [Configuration of the game board] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Next, the configuration of the game board 108 will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a front view of the game board 108. Note that, in order to prevent the figure from becoming complicated, parts not related to the description are omitted from the illustration.

[0029] The game board 108 is provided on the front surface of the above-described game board unit 600 and is arranged so as to face the transparent window 106a of the front door 3.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 108 includes a substantially rectangular acrylic plate (board surface plate) 5a, a rail base 26, an outer guide rail (outer rail) 27, and an inner guide rail (inner rail) 28. The rail base 26 is fixed to the front surface of the acrylic plate 5a and has an inner peripheral surface 42a that is arcuate in a front view. The outer guide rail 27 is attached along the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26 and is arranged in an arc shape from a position on the left side away from the lower center of the game board 108 to the vicinity of the left end, upper end, and upper right end. Note that a base end support portion 420a for

[0031] supporting the base end of the outer guide rail 27 is provided at the base end of the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26, and a tip support portion 420b for supporting the tip of the outer guide rail 27 is provided at the tip. The inner guide rail 28 is attached inside the outer guide rail 27 on the front surface of the acrylic plate 5a and is arranged in an arc shape from a position A boundary area 700 is provided between the guide passage 29 and the game area 108a. The boundary area 700 has an exit communicating with the game area 108a, and an entrance of the boundary area 700 communicates with the guide passage 29 As will be described in detail later, a ball return prevention mechanism 50 is provided at the tip of the inner guide rail 28, and this ball return prevention mechanism 50 is arranged in the boundary area 700.

[0032] Note that resin members 5b and 5c having translucency are provided at positions visible to the player on the front surface of the acrylic plate 5a. The resin member 5b is provided at the left center of the acrylic plate 5a and the resin member 5c is provided at the lower right of the acrylic plate 5a. A design sheet 70 (see Fig. 17(a)) is attached to the front surface of the resin member 5 b, and a design sheet 80 (see Fig. 18(a)) is attached to the front surface of the resin member 5c. Details of the design sheets 70 and 80 will be described later.

[0033] In the game area 108a, a normal winning opening 92, a start winning opening 93, a variable winning device 94, etc. are distributed and installed, and game pins capable of changing the flow direction of the game balls are provided The game balls launched into the game area 108a enter the normal winning opening 92 or the start winning opening 93, or enter the variable winning device 94 during operation during the process of flowing down.

[0034] When the game board 108 is an acrylic plate which is a transparent resin plate as in this embodiment, not only the front side but also various decorative bodies (including movable bodies and light-emitting bodies) arranged on the back side of the game board 108 can add decorativeness.

[0035] Here, in the game area 108a, there are a left hitting area 108a1, a right hitting area 108a2,​​​ It includes. The left hitting area 108a1 is an area where the player allows the game ball to flow down in the normal game state . Hitting the game ball aiming at the left hitting area 108a1 is called a left hitting operation . The left hitting area 108a1 is provided with a hitting position BP (left hitting reference position). In this embodiment, the hitting position BP is a reference position when the player performs a left hitting operation and is located at the upper left of the game area 108a. Specifically, the hitting position BP is near the middle of the exit of the guide passage 29 and the upper end of the game area 108a. Near this position , a plurality (five in this example) of pins are arranged (see Fig. 5). When the game ball collides with these pins , it becomes easier to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 93, and the probability of the game ball entering the start winning opening 93 can be increased. Hitting the game ball aiming at the hitting position BP is called a hitting aim. On the other hand, the right hitting area 108a2 is an area where the player allows the game ball to flow down in the jackpot game state or the time-saving game state. Hitting the game ball aiming at the right hitting area 108a2 is called a right hitting operation.

[0036] In the gaming machine 100, in the normal game state, the player will perform a firing operation (so-called left hitting operation) aiming at the left hitting area 108 a1 of the game area 108a. By the player's rotational operation on the operation handle 117 provided in the gaming machine 100, a left hitting operation is performed, and the fired game ball flows down the left hitting area 108a1. When the game ball enters the start winning opening 93, the special symbol variable display is started. If the jackpot symbol stops being displayed in the variable display of the special symbol, it is a "jackpot", and if the losing symbol stops being displayed, it is a "loss". Also, the normal winning opening When the game balls enter the normal winning opening 92 or the start winning opening 93, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.

[0037] In the jackpot game state, the large winning opening formed by the variable winning device 94 is opened in a predetermined manner. In the jackpot game state, the player performs a right hitting operation, and the fired game ball flows down the right hitting area 108a2, and the player can obtain prize balls by entering the game ball into the large winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot game state is an advantageous state for the player.

[0038] In this embodiment, the normal winning opening 92 is covered by a transparent resin cover 96 attached to the front surface of the game board 108. And a design sheet 97 is adhered by an adhesive to the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover 96. And the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover 96 is a place where it is difficult for the player or the game ball to come into contact when the front frame 106 is closed.

[0039] Also, the variable winning device 94 is covered by a transparent resin cover 98 attached to the front surface of the game board 108. And a design sheet 99 is adhered by an adhesive to the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover 98. And the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover 98 is a place where it is difficult for the player or the game ball to come into contact when the front frame 10 6 is closed.

[0040] Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, the game board 108 has a movable body that can move up and down in the vertical direction on the back side thereof. The movable body is formed in a plate shape extending in the left - right direction, and its front surface is covered by a resin cover. And a design sheet 500 is adhered by an adhesive to the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover. And the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover is such that when the front frame 106 is closed In the state it is in, it is a place where it is difficult for a player or a game ball to come into contact with it.

[0041] Next, the decorative plate will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a front view of the decorative plate.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 6, a decorative plate 107 is attached to the back surface of the game board 108. As described above, since the game board 108 is formed of a transparent resin plate, the decorative plate 107 can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 108. Also, the decorative plate 107 is provided with a decorative member 109 and a light-emitting unit 110 disposed so as to surround the game area 108a. The light-emitting unit 11 0 can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 108. Also, although not shown, the movable body described above is arranged on the back side of the upper part of the game board 108 in the normal state, and the player cannot visually recognize the movable body. Note that the movable body may be arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize it in the normal state.

[0043] [Light-emitting unit] Next, the light-emitting unit 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the light-emitting unit.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 7, the light-emitting unit 110 includes a design sheet 1 11 on which a pattern is printed, a base plate 112 to which the design sheet 111 is attached, and a light guide lens 113 that guides light from an LED (not shown). And the attachment area on the front surface of the base plate 112 is a place where it is difficult for a player or a game ball to come into contact with it when the front frame 106 is closed.

[0045] An attachment portion 109a of the base plate 112 is formed on the front side of the decorative member 109. The attachment part 109a has a shape corresponding to the shape of the base plate 112. And the base plate 112 is attached to the attachment part 109a of the decorative member 109 with screws (not shown). Also, an adhesive surface 112a is formed on the front surface of the base plate 112, and the design sheet 111 is attached to the adhesive surface 112a. Further, the light guide lens 113 is attached to the back surface side of the decorative member 109.

[0046] And the decorative member 109, the design sheet 111, and the base plate 112 are formed of a resin having translucency. Then, the light from the light guide lens 113 passes through the decorative member 109, and further passes through the base plate 112 and the design sheet 111. Thereby, the visibility of the pattern of the design sheet 111 is enhanced, and the rendering effect is enhanced.

[0047] Also, a rib 112b extending vertically is formed at the left end of the base plate 112. As will be described later, by abutting the design sheet 111 against the rib 112b, the design sheet 111 is positioned with respect to the base plate 112.

[0048] Furthermore, a convex portion 112c protruding toward the design sheet 111 side (i.e., the right side) is formed on the rib 112b of the base plate 112. And a concave portion 111a into which the convex portion 112c can be inserted is formed in the design sheet 111. Specifically, the convex portion 112c consists of a protrusion protruding toward the design sheet 111 side. Also, the concave portion 111a consists of a notch having a shape substantially the same as the shape of the convex portion 112c and being slightly larger than the outer periphery of the convex portion 112c. And when the convex portion 112c is inserted into the concave portion 111a, positioning in the vertical direction of the design sheet 111 is achieved.

[0049] In addition, in order to prevent air from remaining between the design sheet 111 and the base plate 112 and generating bubbles when the design sheet 111 is attached to the base plate 112, three anti-bubble holes 112d are formed at three locations. formed.

[0050] [Design Sheet of Light-Emitting Unit] Next, the adhesive attached to the design sheet 111 will be described with reference to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the application portion of the adhesive applied to the design sheet of the light-emitting unit. Note that FIG. 8 shows the back side of the design sheet 111.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 8, an adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111 (the hatched portion in the figure). The adhesive 130 is disposed at a position approximately 3 mm inside from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111. Also, the adhesive 130 is disposed in an annular shape with a width of approximately 5 mm along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111 over the entire circumference. That is, in this embodiment, the adhesive 130 is disposed at a distance of 3 mm or more from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111 and is not disposed at a distance of less than 3 mm. along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111 over the entire circumference. That is, in this embodiment, the adhesive 130 is disposed at a distance of 3 mm or more from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111 and is not disposed at a distance of less than 3 mm. from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111 and is not disposed at a distance of less than 3 mm.

[0052] Note that the anti-bubble holes 112d of the base plate 112 are disposed at positions where the adhesive 130 will not adhere when the design sheet 111 is attached to the base plate 112. to the base plate 112.

[0053] [Method of Attaching Design Sheet] Next, the operation of attaching the design sheet 111 to the base plate 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIGS. 9(a) to (c) are diagrams showing the operations in the operation of attaching the design sheet of the light-emitting unit. in the attachment operation of the design sheet of the light-emitting unit. It is an explanatory diagram showing the procedure.

[0054] As shown in Fig. 9(a), first, the design sheet 111 with the adhesive 130 attached to the back surface is abutted against the adhesive surface 112a in a tilted state with respect to the base plate 112. At this time, the end on the concave portion 111a side of the design sheet 111 faces the rib 112b of the base plate 112 so as to face each other. Also, the design sheet 111 is tilted so that the adhesive 130 of the design sheet 111 does not adhere to the adhesive surface 112a, and the end of the design sheet 111 is abutted against the base plate 112 . Then, while keeping the design sheet 111 tilted, it is slid toward the rib 112 b of the base plate 112.

[0055] Next, as shown in Fig. 9(b), the edge of the design sheet 11 1 is abutted against the rib 112b of the base plate 112, and the concave portion 111a of the design sheet 111 is inserted into the convex portion 112c of the base plate 112. Thereby, the design sheet 111 is positioned with respect to the base plate 112.

[0056] Next, as shown in Fig. 9(c), the design sheet 111 is rotated about the side abutted against the rib 112b of the base plate 112 so that the design sheet 111 approaches the base plate 112 side, and the design sheet 111 is attached to the adhesive surface 112a of the base plate 112. At this time , since air escapes from the air bubble prevention holes 112d of the base plate 112, the formation of air bubbles is prevented.

[0057] By the above operations, the design sheet 111 can be attached to the base plate 112.

[0058] For example, when applying the adhesive 130 up to the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111 and positioning and attaching the design sheet 111 from above the base plate 112, it is necessary to perform the positioning and attachment at once, which makes it easy to make mistakes in the work. However, in the present embodiment, since the adhesive 130 is applied to a portion spaced a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111, the design sheet 111 can be attached while being slid. Therefore, since the design sheet 111 can be attached after being positioned, the positioning and attachment of the design sheet 111 can be made into separate operations and facilitated. As a result, mistakes in the work when attaching the design sheet 111 can be prevented, and the work efficiency when attaching the sheet can be increased. Also, with the configuration as in the present embodiment, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 111 decreases. However, the light-emitting unit 110 is in a place where the possibility of contact by a game operator or a game ball is extremely low when the front frame 106 is closed. In such a place, it is more important to prevent a decrease in work efficiency and appearance even if the adhesive strength is decreased. When positioning and attaching the design sheet 111 by positioning it from above and attaching it, since it is necessary to perform the positioning and attachment at once, mistakes in the work are likely to occur. However, in the present embodiment, since the adhesive 13 0 is applied to a portion spaced a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111, the design sheet 111 can be attached while being slid. Therefore, since the design sheet 111 can be attached after being positioned, the positioning of the design sheet 111 can be made into a separate operation from the attachment and facilitated. As a result, mistakes in the work when attaching the design sheet 11 1 can be prevented, and the work efficiency when attaching the sheet can be increased. Also, with the configuration as in the present embodiment, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 111 decreases. However, the light-emitting unit 110 is in a place where the possibility of contact by a game operator or a game ball is extremely low when the front frame 106 is closed. In such a place, it is more important to prevent a decrease in work efficiency and appearance even if the adhesive strength is decreased.

[0059] For example, when a positioning boss is formed on the base plate 112 and a positioning hole into which the boss is inserted is formed in the design sheet 111, it is necessary to perform the positioning and attachment of the design sheet 111 at once. However, in the present embodiment, the design sheet 111 is positioned by sliding the design sheet 111 and inserting the concave portion 111a of the design sheet 111 into the convex portion 112c of the base plate 112. By doing so, since the design sheet 111 can be attached after being positioned, the design sheet 111 can be positioned and attached separately. However, in the present embodiment, by sliding the design sheet 111 and inserting the concave portion 111a of the design sheet 111 into the convex portion 112c of the base plate 112, the design sheet 111 is positioned. As a result, since the design sheet 111 can be attached after being positioned, the design sheet 111 can be positioned and attached separately. Therefore, The positioning and pasting of the design sheet 111 can be made easier as separate operations. As a result, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the operation when pasting the design sheet 111, and improve the efficiency of the operation when pasting the sheet.

[0060] Also, if bubbles are generated when the design sheet 111 is pasted on the base plate 112, the bubbles will become prominent due to the light emitted toward the design sheet 111. However, in this embodiment, since the bubble prevention holes 112d are formed in the base plate 112, the trouble of releasing the air between the base plate 112 and the design sheet 111 to the outside can be saved, so the efficiency of the operation when pasting the design sheet 111 can be improved.

[0061] Also, since the adhesive 130 is applied at a position at a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 130 from oozing out.

[0062] Note that the bubble prevention holes 112d of the base plate 112 are arranged at positions where the adhesive 130 will not adhere when the design sheet 111 is pasted on the base plate 112.

[0063] Note that the arrangement position of the adhesive 130 in the design sheet 111, the aspect of the design sheet 111, and the arrangement of the bubble prevention holes 112d can be applied to the design sheet pasted on a part other than the light emitting unit 110 (such as a winning opening or a variable winning device (so-called, attacker or electric chewing gum, etc.)).

[0064] [Design sheet for the resin cover of the normal winning opening] Next, the adhesive of the design sheet 97 pasted on the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 ​​​​​​​Refer to FIG. 10 for 97a. FIGS. 10(a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the application portions of the adhesive applied to the design sheet adhered to the resin cover of the normal winning opening. Note that FIG. 10 shows the back side of the design sheet 97.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 10(a) and (b), an adhesive 97a is applied to the design sheet 97 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 97 includes a transparent region 97b and an opaque region 97c (in this example, it is partitioned by the dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 also includes the transparent region 97b and the opaque region 97c. Note that the transparent region 97 b is not completely transparent, and it is sufficient that the transparency of the transparent region 97b is higher than that of the opaque region 97c . In other words, the transparent region 97b can be seen through the adhesive, while the opaque region 97 c is configured so that the adhesive cannot be seen through.

[0066] The adhesive 97a is spaced about 1 mm inward from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 (the portion indicated by a in the figure), or about 3 mm inward from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 ([[]] the portion indicated by b in the figure), or about 5 mm inward from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 (the portion indicated by c in the figure). That is, in this embodiment , the adhesive 97a is arranged at a distance of 1 mm or more from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 and is not arranged at a distance of less than 1 mm.

[0067] Also, the adhesive 97a is arranged annularly along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 with a width of about 5 m m over the entire circumference. And the resin cover 96 has a through hole 96a It is formed, and when the design sheet 97 is attached, the through-hole 96a is annularly arranged inside the adhesive 97a.

[0068] With such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, when attaching the design sheet 9 7, it is possible to prevent work mistakes and improve the work efficiency when attaching the sheet. Also, since the adhesive 97a is applied at a position a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 97a from overflowing. Moreover, with the configuration as in this embodiment, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 97 decreases. However, when the resin cover 96 is in a state where the front frame 106 is closed, it is in a place where the possibility of contact by players or game balls is extremely low. In such a place, even if the adhesive strength is decreased, it is more important to prevent a decrease in work efficiency and appearance. In addition, the arrangement position of the adhesive 97a of the design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 and the aspect of the design sheet 97

[0069] can also be applied to the design sheet attached to parts other than the normal winning opening 92 (winning openings and variable winning devices (so-called, attackers, electric chutes, etc.)).

[0070] [Design Sheet of Resin Cover of Start Winning Opening] In addition, the start winning opening 93 is covered by a transparent resin cover 93a attached to the front surface of the game board 108. And on the attachment area on the front surface of the resin cover 93a, the design sheet 9 3b is attached by an adhesive. And the arrangement position of the adhesive in the design sheet 93b and in the design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 ​It has the same configuration as the placement position of the adhesive.

[0071] [Design Sheet of the Resin Cover of the Variable Prize Device] Next, the adhesion of the design sheet 99 attached to the resin cover 98 of the variable prize device 94 agent 99a will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIGS. 11(a) and (b) show the explanatory diagrams showing the application portions of the adhesive applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover . Note that FIG. 11 shows the back side of the design sheet 99.

[0072] As shown in FIGS. 11(a) and (b), an adhesive 99a is applied to the design sheet 99 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 99 includes a transparent region 99b and an opaque region 99c (in this example, it is partitioned by the dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99 also includes the transparent region 99b and the opaque region 99c. Note that the transparent region 99 b does not have to be completely transparent, and it is sufficient that the transparent region 99b has a higher transparency than the opaque region 99c .

[0073] The adhesive 99a is disposed at a position about 1 mm inside from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99 . That is, in this embodiment, the adhesive 99a is disposed at a distance of 1 mm or more from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 and is not disposed at a distance less than 1 mm.

[0074] Also, the adhesive 99a is disposed annularly along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99 with a width of about 5 m m over the entire circumference. Specifically, it is disposed annularly by the first adhesive 99d, the second adhesive 99e, the third adhesive 99f, and the fourth adhesive 99g.

[0075] And there is an air escape gap 99h of about 2.5 mm between the end of the first adhesive 99d and the end of the second adhesive 99e for discharging the air between the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 99 to the outside. There is.

[0076] Similarly, there is an air escape gap 99h of about 2.5 mm between the end of the second adhesive 99e and the end of the third adhesive 99f. Similarly, between the end of the third adhesive 99f and the end of the fourth adhesive 99g there is an air escape gap 99h of about 2.5 mm. Similarly, between the end of the fourth adhesive 99g and the end of the first adhesive 99d there is an air escape gap 99h of about 2.5 mm. There is.

[0077] Note that the air escape gap 99h is not limited to 2.5 mm and may be different for each gap.

[0078] And the air escape gap 99h is arranged in the transparent region 99b of the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99 and is also arranged in the opaque region 99c of the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99. There is.

[0079] By configuring in this way, since the air escape gap 99h is also arranged in the region of the opaque part of the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99, the place where the air between the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 99 escapes can be visually observed. There is. There is.

[0080] Also, by adopting such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, mistakes in the work when attaching the design sheet 99 can be prevented, and the work efficiency when attaching the sheet can be improved. There is. Also, since the trouble of discharging the air between the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 99 to the outside can be saved, the work efficiency when attaching the design sheet 99 can be improved. There is. It is possible. Also, since the adhesive 99a is applied at a position at a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 99, it is also possible to prevent the adhesive 99a from protruding. Moreover, with the configuration as in the present embodiment, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 99 will decrease. However, when the resin cover 98 is in a state where the front frame 106 is closed, it is in a place where the possibility of contact with a player or a game ball is extremely low. In such a place, it is more important to prevent a decrease in work efficiency and appearance even if the adhesive strength is decreased. Note that the arrangement position of the adhesive 99a of the design sheet 99 attached to the resin cover 98 of the variable winning device 94 and the aspect of the design sheet 99 can be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover covering parts other than the variable winning device 94 (winning openings and variable winning devices (so-called, electric chutes, etc.)).

[0081]

[0082] [Modification Example 1] Next, Modification Example 1 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the application portion of the adhesive applied to the design sheet of the light emitter unit in Modification Example 1.

[0083] In Modification Example 1, the portion where the adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111 is different. And it is also possible to carry out the above embodiment by applying the adhesive 130 to the design sheet 111 as in Modification Example 1. Note that FIG. 12 shows the back side of the design sheet 111. Also, detailed description of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 12, the adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111 (in the figure

[0084] (the hatched portion). The adhesive 130 is disposed at a position approximately 3 mm inside from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111. The distance is taken. Also, the adhesive 130 is disposed in an annular shape with a width of about 5 mm along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111. And in Modification 1, the adhesive 130 is not disposed entirely around the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 111, but is partially disposed ( that is, it is composed of the first adhesive 130a to the fourth adhesive 130d). And by forming a gap between the ends of the first adhesive 130a to the fourth adhesive 130d, the base plate 1 12 and the design sheet 111, air escape gaps 131 for discharging the air between them to the outside are formed at four locations.

[0085] Thus, in Modification 1, the labor for discharging the air between the base plate 112 and the design sheet 111 to the outside can be saved, so the work efficiency when attaching the design sheet 111 can be improved.

[0086] In particular, by forming it together with the air bubble prevention holes 112d of the above embodiment, the generation of air bubbles can be more effectively prevented.

[0087] Note that the arrangement position of the adhesive 130 of the design sheet 111 and the aspect of the design sheet 111 in Modification 1 are applicable to a design sheet attached to a resin cover that covers parts other than the light emitter unit 110 (such as a winning opening and a variable winning device (so-called a pachinko machine, etc.)).

[0088] [Modification 2] Next, a modification 2 of the adhesive 97a of the design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 will be described with reference to FIG. 13. FIGS. 13(a) and (b) show Modification 2 Application of an adhesive to be applied to a design sheet attached to a resin cover of a normal winning opening It is an explanatory diagram showing a part.

[0089] In Modification 2, the portions where the adhesive 97a is applied to the design sheet 97 are different. Also, FIG. 13 shows the back side of the design sheet 97. Also, detailed descriptions of the same parts as in the above embodiment are omitted.

[0090] As shown in FIGS. 13(a) and (b), an adhesive 97a is applied to the design sheet 97 (hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 67 includes a transparent region 97b and an opaque region 97c (in this example, it is partitioned by a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 also includes the transparent region 97b and the opaque region 97c. Note that the transparent region 97 b does not have to be completely transparent, and it is sufficient that the transparent region 97b has a higher transparency than the opaque region 97c .

[0091] The adhesive 97a is disposed at a position about 1 mm inside from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 .

[0092] Also, the adhesive 97a is disposed along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97 so as to form two rings with a width of about 5 m over the entire circumference. And in Modification 2, two through holes 96a are formed in the resin cover 96. When the design sheet 97 is attached, the two through holes 96a are located inside the adhesives 97a arranged in an annular shape, respectively.

[0093] With such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the work when attaching the design sheet 9 7 and improve the work efficiency when attaching the sheet.​ It is possible. Also, since the adhesive 97a is applied at a position at a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 97, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 97a from protruding.

[0094] Note that the arrangement position of the adhesive 97a of the design sheet 97 and the aspect of the design sheet 97 in Modification 2 may be applied to a design sheet attached to a resin cover that covers a portion other than the normal winning opening 92 (winning openings and variable winning devices (so-called, ATAKA or electric chewing gum, etc.)).

[0095] [Modification 3] Next, a modification 3 in which a design sheet 99 and a design sheet 160 having a different opaque region are attached to a resin cover 98, and the arrangement position of the adhesive 160a of the design sheet 160 is different from the arrangement position of the adhesive 99a of the design sheet 99 will be described with reference to FIG. 14. FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b) are explanatory diagrams showing the application portions of the adhesive applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the variable winning device in Modification 5. Note that FIG. 14 shows the back side of the design sheet 160. Also, detailed description of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted. As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), an adhesive 160a is applied to the design sheet 160 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 160 includes a transparent region 160b and an opaque region 160c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned by a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 160b does not have to be completely transparent, and it is sufficient that the transparency of the transparent region 97b is higher than that of the opaque region 160c.

[0096] As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), an adhesive 160a is applied to the design sheet 160 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 160 includes a transparent region 160b and an opaque region 160c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned by a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 160b does not have to be completely transparent, and it is sufficient that the transparency of the transparent region 97b is higher than that of the opaque region 160c.

[0097] And the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160 included in the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 c, the opaque region 160c is a region wider than the transparent region 160b.

[0098] Also, the adhesive 160a is located at a position about 1 mm inside from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 at a distance.

[0099] Also, the adhesive 160a is arranged in an annular shape along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 with a width of about 3 mm over the entire circumference. Further, the adhesive 160a is arranged in an annular shape with a width of about 3 mm along the opaque region 160c at a portion other than the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160. is arranged as follows.

[0100] And, a plurality of air escape gaps 160h of about 2 mm are formed in the arrangement portion of the adhesive 160a to allow air to escape to the outside. The air escape gaps 160h are arranged in both the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c of the opaque portion at the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 and are further arranged in the opaque region 160c outside the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160. There is a configuration in which there is no portion where the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 160 are sealed.

[0101] Also, in Modification 3, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the resin cover 98 to the design sheet 160. In this example, as a game machine part a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 160 is taken as an example. The display 1 50 includes a display body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). ​​​​Then, the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged to face the transparent region 160b of the design sheet 160, and the display body 150a is arranged to face the opaque region 160c of the design sheet 160. And the adhesive 160a is arranged at a position corresponding to the surface portion of the display body 150a, but not arranged at a position corresponding to the lamp 150b.

[0102] With such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the work when attaching the design sheet 160 and improve the work efficiency when attaching the sheet. Also, since the labor of discharging the air between the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 160 to the outside can be saved, the work efficiency when attaching the design sheet 160 can be improved. Moreover, since the adhesive 160a is applied at a position at a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 160a from overflowing.

[0103] Note that the arrangement position of the adhesive 160a of the design sheet 160 and the aspect of the design sheet 160 in the third modification example may be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover covering parts other than the variable winning device 94 (winning openings and variable winning devices (so-called, pachinko machines, etc.)).

[0104] [Modification Example 4] Next, a modification example 6 in which a design sheet 170 having a different opaque region from the design sheet 99 is attached to the resin cover 98 and the arrangement position of the adhesive 170a of the design sheet 170 is different from the arrangement position of the adhesive 99a of the design sheet 99 will be described with reference to FIG. 15. FIG. ​​​​​​​​​​​15(a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the application portions of the adhesive applied to the resin cover of the variable prize device in Modification 4. Note that FIG. 15 shows the back side of the design sheet 170. Also, detailed descriptions of the same parts as in the above embodiment are omitted. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c.

[0105] As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), an adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170 (the hatched portion in the figure). The design sheet 170 includes a transparent region 170b and an opaque region 170c (in this example, the portion other than the outer peripheral edge is partitioned with a dotted line in the figure). And the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 160 also includes the transparent region 160b and the opaque region 160c. Note that the transparent region 170b does not have to be completely transparent, and the transparent region 97b only needs to have a higher transparency than the opaque region 160c.

[0106] Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170. Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170. Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170. Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170. Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170. Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170. Also, in Modification 4, through holes 98a for fitting game machine parts are formed in the attachment region of the design sheet 170 of the resin cover 98. In this example, a display 150 capable of illuminating the design sheet 170 is taken as an example of the game machine part. The display 150 includes a display main body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). And the plurality of lamps 150b are arranged at positions facing the transparent region 170b of the design sheet 170, and the display main body 150a is arranged at a position facing the opaque region 170c of the design sheet 170.

[0107] And the adhesive 170a is not arranged at a distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170. That is, it is arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170 without creating a blank. And the adhesive 170a is not arranged at a distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170. That is, it is arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170 without creating a blank. It is. And the adhesive 170a is arranged annularly along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170 with a width of about 10 mm over the entire circumference. On the other hand, when the design sheet 170 is attached to the resin cover 98, the distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170 to the end of the display body 150a is less than 10 mm. And the adhesive 170a is not arranged at the positions corresponding to the surface portion of the display body 150a and the lamp 150b.

[0108] With such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the work when attaching the design sheet 9, and improve the work efficiency when attaching the sheet. Also, since the adhesive 99a is applied at a position at a predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet 170, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 99a from overflowing.

[0109] Note that the arrangement position of the adhesive 170a of the design sheet 170 and the aspect of the design sheet 170 in Modification 4 may be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the part other than the variable winning device 94 (winning opening, variable winning device (so-called , pachinko machine, etc.)).

[0110] [Modification 5] Next, the adhesive of the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the movable body described above will be described with reference to FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the application portion of the adhesive 501 applied to the design sheet 500 attached to the resin cover of the movable body. Note that FIG. 16 shows the back side of the design sheet 500. Also, in the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions are defined as shown in the lower right of the figure. ​​​​​​​​​​​

[0111] As shown in FIG. 16, the design sheet 500 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape corresponding to the shape of the resin cover of the movable body. An adhesive 501 is applied to the back surface of the design sheet 500. The adhesive 501 has an outer adhesive (first adhesive portion) 502 disposed along the outer peripheral edge of the design sheet and an inner adhesive (second adhesive portion) 503 disposed at a predetermined position inside the outer adhesive 502.

[0112] The outer adhesive 502 has a first outer adhesive 502a, a second outer adhesive 502b, a third outer adhesive 502c, and a fourth outer adhesive 502d.

[0113] The first outer adhesive 502a is formed along the upper part of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W1 of the first outer adhesive 502a is, for example, 4.0 mm.

[0114] The second outer adhesive 502b is formed along the lower part of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W2 of the second outer adhesive 502b is larger than the width W1 of the first outer adhesive 502a and is, for example, 5.4 mm.

[0115] The third outer adhesive 502c is formed along the right side part of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W3 of the narrowest part of the third outer adhesive 502c is, for example, 3.0 mm.

[0116] The fourth outer adhesive 502d is formed along the left side part of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W4 of the narrowest part of the fourth outer adhesive 502d is, like the third outer adhesive 502c, for example, 3.0 mm.

[0117] Note that the widths of the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, the third outer adhesive 502c, and the fourth outer adhesive 502d are not limited to the above values and can be set as appropriate as required.

[0118] The outer adhesive 502 formed in this way is provided such that a plurality (six in this example) of communication holes (gaps, first gaps) are formed. Specifically, a first communication hole 504a is formed between the right end of the first outer adhesive 502a and the upper end of the third outer adhesive 502c. Also, a second communication hole 504b is formed between the left end of the first outer adhesive 502a and the upper end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d. The widths W5 of these first communication holes 504a and the second communication holes 504b are each, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0119] Furthermore, a third communication hole 504c is formed between the right end of the second outer adhesive 502b and the lower end of the third outer adhesive 500c. Also, a fourth communication hole 504d is formed between the left end of the second outer adhesive 502b and the lower end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d. The widths W7 of these third communication holes 504c and the fourth communication holes 504d are each, for example, 1 .5 mm.

[0120] Furthermore, a fifth communication hole 504e is formed in the approximate center of the third outer adhesive 502c . Also, a sixth communication hole 504f is formed in the approximate center of the fourth outer adhesive 502d. The widths W9 of these fifth communication holes 504e and the sixth communication holes 504f are each, for example 1.5 mm.

[0121] Note that the width of each of the first through sixth communication holes 504a to 504f is not limited to the above-described value and can be set as appropriate.

[0122] Thus, on the back surface of the design sheet 500, an outer adhesive 502 ( the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, the third outer adhesive 502c, the fourth outer adhesive 502d) is applied along its outer peripheral edge. And this outer adhesive 502 is applied so that the first through sixth communication holes 50 4a to 504f are formed.

[0123] On the other hand, the inner adhesive 503 is formed in a predetermined shape according to the pattern printed on the surface of the design sheet 500, and has a plurality (seven in this example) of first inner adhesives 503a and a plurality of second inner adhesives 503b.

[0124] Each of the seven first inner adhesives 503a is mainly formed along the contour line of a predetermined character printed on the surface of the design sheet 500. In particular, each first inner adhesive 5 03a is formed along the outside of the contour line of a predetermined character and does not overlap with the head or face part of the character.

[0125] On the surface of the design sheet 500, although not shown in the figure, a plurality (for example, five) of characters are printed, and correspondingly, the seven first inner adhesives 503a are formed at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction of the design sheet 500.

[0126] Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the reference numerals of the seven first inner adhesives 503a arranged from the right side to the left side in the longitudinal direction of the design sheet 500 are sequentially 503a1, 503a2, ·· ​​​​​​·, let it be 503a6 and 503a7.

[0127] The first inner adhesive 503a1 is arranged on the rightmost side among the seven first inner adhesives 503a. This first inner adhesive 503a1 is arranged away from the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, and the third outer adhesive 502c.

[0128] The first inner adhesive 503a1 is provided so that a plurality (four in this example) of communication holes (second gaps) are formed. Specifically, a seventh communication hole 504g is formed between the upper end portion of the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the right end portion of the first outer adhesive 502a. Also, an eighth communication hole 504h is formed between the lower end portion of the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the lower end portion of the third outer adhesive 502c. The widths of these seventh communication hole 504g and eighth communication hole 504h are each, similar to the first to sixth communication holes 504a - f, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0129] Also, a ninth communication hole 5 04i is formed between the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the third outer adhesive 502c. Further, a tenth communication hole 504j is formed at approximately the central portion of the first inner adhesive 503a1 (that is, the first inner adhesive 503a1 is divided vertically by the tenth communication hole 504 j). The widths of these ninth communication hole 504i and tenth communication hole 504j are each, similar to the first to sixth communication holes 504a - f, for example, 1.5 mm

[0130] Note that the width of each of the seventh communication hole 504g to tenth communication hole 504j is not limited to the above - mentioned value and can be set as appropriate.

[0131] ​​​​The first inner adhesive 503a7 is arranged on the leftmost side among the seven first inner adhesives 503a. This first inner adhesive 503a7 is arranged separately from the first outer adhesive 502a and the portion of the fourth outer adhesive 502d except for its lower end. On the other hand, this first inner adhesive 5 03a7 is connected to the left end of the second outer adhesive 502b and the lower end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d.

[0132] The first inner adhesive 503a7 is provided so that a plurality (two in this example) of communication holes (second gaps) are formed. Specifically, a 11th communication hole 504k is formed between the first inner adhesive 503a7 and the left end of the first outer adhesive 502a. Also, a 12th communication hole 504l is formed at approximately the center of the first inner adhesive 503a7 (that is, the first inner adhesive 503a7 is divided vertically by the 12th communication hole 504l).). The widths of these 11th communication hole 504k and 12th communication hole 504l are each, similar to the 1st to 6th communication holes 504a - f, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0133] Note that the widths of the 11th and 12th communication holes 504k and 504l are not limited to the above - mentioned values and can be set appropriately.

[0134] Although detailed description is omitted, between the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the first inner adhesive 503a7, the first inner adhesives 503a2 - 503a6 are arranged as described above. Also these first inner adhesives 503a2 - 503a6 are all arranged separately from the outer adhesives 502 (the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, the third outer adhesive 502c, the fourth outer adhesive 502d). That is, the first inner adhesives 503a2 - 503a6 are None of them is connected to the outer adhesive 502. And the first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6 are provided such that a 13th communication hole (second gap) 504m is formed between them and the outer adhesive 502.

[0135] The plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are formed in a predetermined shape such as a strip shape, and are designed to overlap with the body part of a predetermined character printed on the surface of the design sheet 500, etc., and are arranged in the lower half region of the design sheet 500. The plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are arranged away from the outer adhesive 502 and the first inner adhesives 503a1, 503a2.

[0136] Note that the plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are provided such that a 14th communication hole (second gap) 504n is formed between some of them and the first outer adhesive 502a or the second outer adhesive 502b. Also, the plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are mainly arranged away from the first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6, and a part of them is connected to the first inner adhesive 503a4, etc.

[0137] Thus, on the back surface of the design sheet 500, at its rightmost side, the first inner adhesive 503a1 having the 10th communication hole 504j is applied. And this first inner adhesive 503a1 is applied such that a 7th communication hole 504g, an 8th communication hole 504h, and a 9th communication hole 504i are formed between it and the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, and the third outer adhesive 502c.

[0138] Also, at the leftmost side of the design sheet 500, the first inner adhesive having the 12th communication hole 504l ​​​​​​​​​​​​The coating agent 503a7 is applied. And this first inner adhesive 503a7 is applied so that a first 11th communication hole 504k is formed between it and the first outer adhesive 502a. Further, between these first inner adhesives 503a1 and 503a7, first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6 and a second inner adhesive 503b are applied.

[0139] Thus, the back surface of the design sheet 500 is divided into a plurality of regions by the outer adhesive 502 applied along its outer peripheral edge and the inner adhesive 503 applied inside the outer adhesive 502. The plurality of regions have no adhesives applied and have the following first region R1 to seventh region R7. The third region R3, fifth region R5 to seventh region R7 are located closer to the center of the design sheet 500 than the first region R1, second region R2, and fourth region R4. Note that these first region R1 to seventh region R7 communicate with adjacent regions through communication holes described later and correspond to the "non-adhesive portions" constituting the present invention.

[0140] Specifically, first, the first region (first non-adhesive portion) R1 is at the right end of the design sheet 500 and is an area surrounded by the first outer adhesive 502a, the third outer adhesive 502c, and the upper first inner adhesive 503a1. The first region (a part of the non-adhesive portion) R1 includes a first communication hole 504a. Further, the second region (first non-adhesive portion) R2 is at the right end of the design sheet 500 and is an area surrounded by the first outer adhesive 502a, the third outer adhesive 502c, and the lower first inner adhesive 503a1. The second region (a part of the non-adhesive portion ) R2 includes a fifth communication hole 504e. Also, in the first region R1 and the second region R2 ​​​includes a ninth communication hole 504i.

[0141] Furthermore, the third region (first non-adhesive portion) R3 is located to the left of the right end of the design sheet 500. The area is generally between the first outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502. b, the first inner adhesive 503a1, the first inner adhesive 503a2, and the second inner adhesive 50 The third region R3 (a part of the non-bonded portion) is a region surrounded by the third connecting hole 504c, seventh communication hole 504g, eighth communication hole 504h, and tenth communication hole 504j The seventh communication hole 504g may be included in the first region R1, and the eighth communication hole 50 4h may be included in the second region R2, and the tenth communication hole 504j may be included in the first region R1 or It may be included in region R2.

[0142] The third region R3 communicates with the first region R1 via a seventh communication hole 504g. The third region R3 is connected to the first region R1 via the tenth communication hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i. The first region R1 communicates with the outside space via the first communication hole 504a. Therefore, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, Even if air bubbles (air) enter the region R3, the air bubbles are evacuated through the seventh communication hole 504g or the tenth communication hole 504g. The liquid is moved to the first region R1 through the hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i. 1 to the outside space via the first communication hole 504a.

[0143] The third region R3 is in communication with the second region R2 via an eighth communication hole 504h. The third region R3 is connected to the second region R2 via the tenth communication hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i. It is in communication with R2. The second region R2 communicates with the external space through the fifth communication hole 504e Therefore, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, even if air bubbles enter the third region R3, the air bubbles can be moved to the second region R2 through the eighth communication hole 504h or the tenth communication hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i, and can be discharged from the second region R2 to the external space through the fifth communication hole 504e. From

[0144] Furthermore, the third region R3 communicates with the external space through the third communication hole 504c. Therefore, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, if air bubbles enter the third region R 3, the air bubbles can be directly discharged to the external space through the third communication hole 504c can. Can.

[0145] Note that the first region R1 and the second region R2 communicate with each other through the ninth communication hole 504i Therefore, even if the first communication hole 504a is blocked by dust or the like, the air bubbles that have entered the first region R1 can be moved to the second region R2 through the ninth communication hole 504i, and the second region R 2 can be discharged to the external space through the fifth communication hole 504e. From

[0146] Next, the fourth region (the first non-adhesive part) R4 is a region surrounded by the first outer adhesive 502a, the fourth outer adhesive 502d, and the first inner adhesive 503a7 at the left end of the design sheet 500. The second communication hole 504b and the sixth communication hole 504f are included in the fourth region (a part of the non-adhesive part) R4. And Is included.

[0147] Also, the fifth region (the second non-adhesive part) R5 is located on the right side of the left end of the design sheet 500 The region is located, generally, by the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b the first inner adhesive 503a7, the first inner adhesive 503a5, the second inner adhesive 503 b, and is the region surrounded thereby. The fifth region (a part of the non-adhesive portion) R5 includes the eleventh communication hole 504k and the twelfth communication hole 504l. Note that the eleventh communication hole 504k and the twelfth communication hole 504l may be included in the fourth region R4.

[0148] The fifth region R5 communicates with the fourth region R4 through the eleventh communication hole 504k, and also communicates with the fourth region R4 through the twelfth communication hole 504l. The fourth region R4 communicates with the external space through the second communication hole 50 4b, and also communicates with the external space through the sixth communication hole 504f. Therefore, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, even if air bubbles enter the fifth region R5, the air bubbles can be moved to the fourth region R4 through the eleventh communication hole 504k or the twelfth communication hole 504l, and discharged from the fourth region R4 to the external space through the second communication hole 504b or the sixth communication hole 504f.

[0149] Finally, the sixth region (the second non-adhesive portion) R6 is the region located to the left of the third region R3, and is generally the region surrounded by the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, the first inner adhesive 503a2, the first inner adhesive 503a4, and the second inner adhesive 503b. Also, the seventh region (the second non-adhesive portion) R7 is the region located to the right of the fifth region R5, and is generally the region surrounded by the first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502 b, the first inner adhesive 503a5, the first inner adhesive 503a4, and the second inner adhesive 50 3b. b, the first inner adhesive 503a5, the first inner adhesive 503a4, and the second inner adhesive 50 ​​​It is an area surrounded by 3b and. The sixth area (a part of the non - adhesion part) R6 and the seventh area (a part of the non - adhesion part) R7 include a plurality of 13th communication holes 504m and 14th communication holes 504n The 13th communication hole 504m and the 14th communication hole 504 n located on the rightmost side may be included in the third area R3, and the 13th communication hole 504m and the 14th communication hole 504n located on the leftmost side may be included in the seventh area R7.

[0150] The sixth area R6 communicates with the third area R3 through the 13th communication hole 504m or the 14th communication hole 504n. Therefore, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, even if air bubbles enter the sixth area R6, after moving the air bubbles to the third area R3 through the 13th communication hole 504m or the 14th communication hole 504n, they can be discharged to the external space in the same manner as above.

[0151] Also, the seventh area R7 communicates with the fifth area R5 through the 13th communication hole 504m or the 14th communication hole 504n. Therefore, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, even if air bubbles enter the seventh area R7, after moving the air bubbles to the fifth area R5 through the 13th communication hole 504 m or the 14th communication hole 504n, they can be discharged to the external space in the same manner as above.

[0152] Note that the sixth area R6 and the seventh area R7 also communicate with each other through the 13th communication hole 504m or the 14th communication hole 504 n. Therefore, all of the first area R1 to the seventh area R7 communicate with adjacent areas. Thus, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, even if air bubbles enter any of these first area R1 to the seventh area R7, they can be discharged to the external space in the same manner as above. It can be moved toward a region where the bubbles can be easily discharged to the external space.

[0153] Thus, on the back surface of the design sheet 500, the first region R1 to the sixth region R6 are formed, and these regions communicate with adjacent regions, and the bubbles that have entered these regions can be discharged to the external space from the first region R1, the second region R2, and the third region R3. And the ratio occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 is larger than the ratio occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 on the back surface of the design sheet 500. In other words, the ratio occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 is smaller than the ratio occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7. formed, and these regions communicate with adjacent regions, and the bubbles that have entered these regions can be discharged to the external space from the first region R1, the second region R2, and the third region R3. And the ratio occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 is larger than the ratio occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 50 3 on the back surface of the design sheet 500. In other words, the ratio occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 is smaller than the ratio occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7.

[0154] Note that a circular first positioning hole 50 5 is formed at the lower right portion on the back surface of the design sheet 500. A first positioning pin (not shown) provided on the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body can be inserted into the first positioning hole 505. formed, and a first positioning pin (not shown) provided on the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body can be inserted into the first positioning hole 505.

[0155] Also, a horizontally long rectangular second positioning hole 506 is formed at the lower left portion on the back surface of the design sheet 500. A second positioning pin (not shown) provided on the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body can be inserted into the second positioning hole 506. formed, and a second positioning pin (not shown) provided on the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body can be inserted into the second positioning hole 506.

[0156] As described above, the gaming machine 100 is a gaming machine (a pachinko machine) including a game board (in this example, the game board 108), and a sheet (in this example, the design sheet 500) is provided on the front surface of the game board, and an adhesive portion (in this example, the outer adhesive 502) formed along the outer peripheral edge and a non - adhesive portion (in this example, the first region) where the adhesive portion is not formed are provided on the back surface of the sheet. example, the first region) where the adhesive portion is not formed are provided on the back surface of the sheet. 1 area R1 to 7th area R7) are provided, and the adhesive part is included in a part of the non - adhesive part so that gaps (in this example, first communication holes 504a to 6th communication holes 504f) are formed. The gaps are characterized in that they can discharge the air that has entered the non - adhesive part to the external space. Therefore, when attaching the sheet to the game board, even if air enters the non - adhesive part, the air can be discharged to the external space through the gaps. Thus, the sheet can be made difficult to peel off from the game board.

[0157] Also, the gaming machine 100 is a gaming machine (pachinko machine) equipped with a game board (in this example, game board 108). On the front surface of the game board, a sheet (in this example, design sheet 500) is provided. On the back surface of the sheet, a first adhesive part (in this example, outer adhesive 502) formed along the outer peripheral edge, a second adhesive part (in this example, inner adhesive 503) different from the first adhesive part, and a non - adhesive part (in this example, 1st area R1 to 7th area R7) where the first adhesive part and the second adhesive part are not formed are provided. The first adhesive part is provided so that first gaps (in this example, first communication holes 504a to 6th communication holes 504f) are formed. The second adhesive part is provided so that second gaps (in this example, 7th communication holes 504g to 14th communication holes 504n) are formed. The first gaps and the second gaps are included in a part of the non - adhesive part. The non - adhesive part has a first non - adhesive part (in this example, 1st area R1, 2nd area R2, and 4th area R4), and a second non - adhesive part (in this example, 3rd area R3, 5th area R5 to 7th area R7) located closer to the center of the sheet than the first non - adhesive part. The second gap can discharge the air that has entered the second non - adhesive part to the first non - adhesive part. The first gap can discharge the air that has entered the first non - adhesive part to the external space.​ The gap is characterized in that it can discharge the air that has entered the first non-adhesive part to the external space. Therefore, when attaching the sheet to the game board, even if air enters the second non-adhesive part, the air is discharged to the first non-adhesive part through the second gap, and then the air that has entered the first non-adhesive part is discharged to the first gap and then to the external space. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to peel off the sheet from the game board.

[0158] Also, among the inner adhesives 503, the plurality of first inner adhesives 503a are each mainly formed along the outer side of the contour line of a predetermined character printed on the surface of the design sheet 500 so as to follow the contour line, and do not overlap with the head or face part of the character, etc. Therefore, even when the design sheet 500 attached to the resin cover of the movable body is viewed from the front side, it is possible to prevent the appearance from being impaired due to discoloration of the head or face part of the predetermined character.

[0159] Furthermore, among the inner adhesives 503, the plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are each formed in a predetermined shape such as a strip shape, and are arranged in the lower half region of the design sheet 500 so as to overlap the body part of a predetermined character printed on the surface of the design sheet 500. Therefore, the adhesion area between the back surface of the design sheet 500 and the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body can be increased, and sufficient adhesive force can be maintained.

[0160] Also, on the back surface of the design sheet 500, the ratio occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 is larger than the ratio occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503. In other words, ​​​​​​​​Then, the ratios occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 are smaller than the ratios occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7. For example, the ratios occupied by the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 and the ratios occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 can be generally set to 30% and 70%, respectively. In this way, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the game board 108, the possibility of air entering the outer adhesive 502 or the inner adhesive 503 itself can be reduced, and thus, the design sheet 500 can be prevented from being easily peeled off from the game board 10 8 due to such air intrusion. That is, the design sheet 500 can be made more difficult to peel off from the game board 10 8.

[0161] Also, at the lower right part on the back surface of the design sheet 500, a circular first positioning hole 505 into which a first positioning pin (not shown) of the resin cover of the movable body can be inserted is formed, and at the lower left part on the back surface of the design sheet 500, a horizontally long rectangular second positioning hole 506 into which a second positioning pin (not shown) of the resin cover of the movable body can be inserted is formed. Therefore, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the resin cover of the movable body, first, after inserting the first positioning pin of the resin cover into the first positioning hole 505 of the design sheet 500, the second positioning pin of the resin cover is inserted into the second positioning hole 506 of the design sheet 500,

[0162] so that the positioning of the design sheet 500 can be easily performed. In this case, since the second positioning hole 506 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, with the first positioning pin inserted into the first positioning hole 505 of the design sheet 500, the position of the design sheet 500 is slightly shifted. In this way, the positioning of the design sheet 500 can be easily achieved. In this case, since the second positioning hole 506 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, with the first positioning pin inserted into the first positioning hole 505 of the design sheet 500, the position of the design sheet 500 is slightly shifted. However, the second positioning pin can be sufficiently inserted into the second positioning hole 506, facilitating the pasting operation of the design sheet 5 00.

[0163] In the above Modification 5, the first positioning hole 505 is formed at a position slightly overlapping with the right end of the second outer adhesive 502b and the second positioning hole 506 is formed at a position slightly overlapping with the left end of the second outer adhesive 502b, the lower end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d, and the lower end of the first inner adhesive 503a7 However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

[0164] For example, the first positioning hole 505 and the second positioning hole 506 may be formed at positions not overlapping with any of the adhesives (outer adhesive 502 and inner adhesive 503). By doing so, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the adhesive area between the back surface of the design sheet 500 and the front surface of the resin cover by the amount that the first positioning hole 505 and the second positioning hole 506 overlap with the adhesives (outer adhesive 502 and inner adhesive 503), and further maintain sufficient adhesive strength.

[0165] Furthermore, in the above Modification 5, the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 are described as the "non - adhesive portions", but the number of predetermined regions is not limited to seven and can be appropriately determined according to the pattern printed on the surface of the design sheet 500.

[0166] Also, in the above Modification 5, the first communication hole 504a to the sixth communication hole 504f are described as the "gaps", but the number of these gaps is not limited to six and one or more gaps are sufficient.

[0167] In the above Modification 5, the fifth communication hole 504e is formed in the third outer adhesive 502c ​​​​​​​​, while a sixth communication hole 504f is formed in the fourth outer adhesive 502d, no communication hole is formed in either the first outer adhesive 5 02a or the second outer adhesive 502b. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. At least one of the first outer adhesive 502a or the second outer adhesive 502b may have a communication hole formed therein.

[0168] Furthermore, in the above-described Modification 5, a circular first positioning hole 505 is formed at the lower right portion on the back surface of the design sheet 500, and a horizontally long rectangular second positioning hole 506 is formed at the lower left portion on the back surface of the design sheet 500. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the second positioning hole 506 may be formed at the lower right portion on the back surface of the design sheet 500, and the first positioning hole 505 may be formed at the lower left portion on the back surface of the design sheet 500.

[0169] Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the details of the above-described design sheet 70 will be described. FIG. 1 7(a) is a front view of the design sheet 70, (b) is a back view of the design sheet 70, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of (a). In FIG. 17(c), a part of the cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 17(c) is shown, and the resin member 5b to which the design sheet 70 is attached, and the LED (light-emitting means) 74 etc. arranged on the back (rear) side of the resin member 5b are schematically drawn.

[0170] As shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (c), the design sheet 70 includes a light-transmissive base material 71 , a printing layer 72 formed on the back surface of the base material 71, and an adhesive portion 7 3 formed on the back surface of the printing layer 72.

[0171] The base material 71 is made of a resin material such as PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) and is formed in a rectangular sheet shape. At the lower right part of this base material 71, a positioning hole 71a is formed for positioning when the design sheet 70 is attached to the front surface of the resin member 5b. In this positioning hole 71a, for example, a protruding portion (not shown) in the shape of a square pillar protruding from the front surface of the resin member 5b can be inserted. Note that the shape of the base material 71 is not limited to the above-mentioned rectangular sheet shape, and as long as it is in a sheet shape, it can be appropriately changed according to the shape of the resin member 5b.

[0172] The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 72a, a second printing layer 72b, a third printing layer 72c, and a fourth printing layer 72d. The first printing layer 72a is formed on the back surface of the base material 71, and the second printing layer 72b is formed on the back surface of the first printing layer 72a. Also, the third printing layer 72c is formed on the back surface of the second printing layer 72b, and the fourth printing layer 72d is formed on the back surface of the third printing layer 72c.

[0173] The first printing layer 72a is printed on the back surface of the base material 71 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this embodiment, by printing the first printing layer 72a, a female character (predetermined pattern) CH is printed from the substantially central part to the left side part on the back surface of the base material 71 (see Fig. 17(b)). The CMYK color inks contain four ink components: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, and the content ratio of each ink component is different according to the position of the character CH. Note that the first printing layer 72a is not printed on the part of the back surface of the design sheet 70 where the character CH is not printed.

[0174] The second printed layer 72b is formed by silk screen printing using white ink. The second printed layer 72b is printed on the back surface of the first printed layer 72a and the back surface of the base material 71. The first printed layer 72a is provided to suppress the transmission of light. If it is too long, the appearance of the character CH may deteriorate.

[0175] The third printed layer 72c is formed by silk screen printing using high density white ink. The third printed layer 72c is printed on the back surface of the first printed layer 72a. This is provided to further suppress this.

[0176] The fourth printed layer 72d is formed by silk screen printing using black ink on the third printed layer 72c. In other words, the fourth printed layer 72d is a light blocking layer that blocks light. As described above, the design sheet 70 is attached to the front surface of the resin member 5b. A plurality of (11 in this example) LEDs (light emitting diodes) 74 are provided on the rear side of the resin member 5b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(a), eleven LEDs 74 are arranged. The LEDs 74 are arranged along the right side of the design sheet 70. The semiconductor device is mounted on a wiring circuit board 75 on which a wiring circuit (not shown) is formed (FIG. 17(c)). In the above example, the number of LEDs 74 is 11, but this number is not limited to 11. It is not limited to this and can be changed appropriately according to the size of the design sheet 70.

[0177] As shown in FIG. 17(c), the LED 74 is disposed in the vicinity of the resin member 5b. The light emitting surface that emits the light of the ED74 and the back surface of the resin member 5b are close to each other. Thus, when the LED74 emits light, the strong light emitted by the LED74 will irradiate the design sheet 7 0. Therefore, with only the second printing layer (white ink) 72b and the third printing layer (high-concentration white ink) 72c, there was a risk that the light could not be prevented from passing through the first printing layer 72a.

[0178] Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fourth printing layer 72d is printed in the rectangular area R surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 17(b). This rectangular area R is in front of the 11 LEDs 74 and is an area along the left side of the back surface of the design sheet 70. Thus, on this area R, a portion R' along the right side of the character CH in FIG. 17(a) is located, and this portion R' is the opposing portion that constitutes the present invention. Thereby, the fourth printing layer 72d can block the strong light emitted by the LED74. Even if this strong light passes through the fourth printing layer 72, the presence of the second printing layer (white ink) 72b and the third printing layer (high-concentration white ink) 7 2c can prevent the first printing layer 72a from being penetrated. 2c can prevent the first printing layer 72a from being penetrated.

[0179] The adhesive portion 73 is formed along the outer edge of the back surface of the design sheet 70 by silk screen printing using glue. Thus, the adhesive portion 73 is also formed on the back surface of the fourth printing layer (light-shielding layer) 72d formed in the above-described rectangular area R. Here, when the strong light emitted by the LED74 irradiates the adhesive portion 73, there was a risk that the shape of the adhesive portion 73 would be visually recognized from the front surface of the design sheet 70, impairing the appearance of the game board 108. However, in the present ​​​​​​​​​​In the embodiment, since the adhesive portion 73 is formed on the back surface of the fourth printing layer 72d, the adhesive portion 73 The strong light transmitted through is blocked by the fourth printing layer 72d. Therefore, the shape of the adhesive portion 73 is not visible from the front surface of the design sheet 70.

[0180] Note that a part of the adhesive portion 73 is formed at a position on the back surface of the design sheet 70 where the first printing layer 72a is not printed (that is, the character CH is not printed), but this position is relatively far from the LED 74. And at this position, the second printing layer 72b and the third printing layer 72c are printed. Therefore, the strong light emitted by the LED 74 is weakened by the second printing layer 72b and the third printing layer 72c and then irradiated onto a part of the adhesive portion 73. Thus, a part of the shape of the adhesive portion 73 is also not visible from the front surface of the design sheet 70. Furthermore, the adhesive portion 73 is formed so as to surround the outer edge portion of the positioning hole 71a at the lower part of the back surface of the design sheet 70. Thereby, when the design sheet 70 is attached to the front surface of the resin member 5b , the positioning of the design sheet 70 and the attachment of the lower part of the design sheet 70 can be performed together, so that the working efficiency can be improved.

[0181] In the above embodiment, the adhesive 73 is formed along the outer edge portion of the back surface of the design sheet 70, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, an adhesive seal having adhesiveness may be formed along the outer edge portion of the back surface of the design sheet 70. Moreover, the adhesive portion 73 does not necessarily have to be formed so as to surround the outer edge portion of the positioning hole 71a .

[0182] In the above embodiment, the adhesive 73 is formed along the outer edge portion of the back surface of the design sheet 70, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, an adhesive seal having adhesiveness may be formed along the outer edge portion of the back surface of the design sheet 70. For example, an adhesive seal having adhesiveness may be formed along the outer edge portion of the back surface of the design sheet 70.

[0183] Also, the adhesive portion 73 does not necessarily have to be formed so as to surround the outer edge portion of the positioning hole 71a When a configuration is adopted in which the adhesion part 73 is not formed on the outer edge part of the positioning hole 71a, when attaching the design sheet 70 to the front surface of the resin member 5b, first, the position of the design sheet 70 is surely determined, and then the design sheet 70 can be attached to the exact position on the front surface of the resin member 5b.

[0184] In the gaming machine 100 configured as described above, the following effects can be achieved.

[0185] A gaming machine (in this example, the gaming machine 100) including a game board unit (in this example, the game board unit 600), wherein the game board unit includes a game board (in this example, the game board 108), a resin member (in this example, the resin member 5b) having translucency provided at a position visible to a player, and light emitting means (in this example, a plurality of LEDs 74) provided at a position capable of illuminating the resin member, the resin member has a decorative sheet (in this example, the design sheet 70) having translucency with a predetermined pattern applied thereto, the decorative sheet has an adhesion part (in this example, the adhesion part 73) for adhering to the resin member, a predetermined pattern (in this example, the predetermined character CH in FIG. 17(a)) of the decorative sheet has an opposing part (in this example, a part R' along the right side of the character CH) facing the light emitting means through the resin member, the opposing part has lower translucency than other parts of the predetermined pattern, and the adhesion part is formed on the opposing part. Therefore, the light emitted by the light emitting means is less likely to pass through the opposing part even if it passes through the adhesion part. Therefore, the shape of the adhesion part is not visible from the front surface of the decorative sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the appearance of the game board. In particular, light ​​​​Since the low-permeability opposing portion is positioned to face the front of the light-emitting means, even when the light-emitting means emits light, the decorative sheet will not locally shine, and it is possible to further suppress the damage to the appearance of the game board. The decorative sheet will not locally shine even when the light-emitting means emits light, and it is possible to further suppress the damage to the appearance of the game board. Furthermore, it can be suppressed.

[0186] Next, the details of the design sheet in the modified example will be described.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 18, the design sheet 80 according to the modified example is different from the above embodiment in the position where the adhesive portion is formed. FIG. 18(a) is a front view of the design sheet 80 according to the modified example, and FIGS. 18(b) and 18(c) are rear views of the design sheet 80. This design sheet 80 is attached to, for example, the resin member 5c (see FIG. 5) that constitutes the front surface of the variable winning device 94. Referring to FIG. 18, the design sheet 80 according to the modified example is different from the above embodiment in the position where the adhesive portion is formed. FIG. 18(a) is a front view of the design sheet 80 according to the modified example, and FIGS. 18(b) and 18(c) are rear views of the design sheet 80. This design sheet 80 is attached to, for example, the resin member 5c (see FIG. 5) that constitutes the front surface of the variable winning device 94. Referring to FIG. 18, the design sheet 80 according to the modified example is different from the above embodiment in the position where the adhesive portion is formed. FIG. 18(a) is a front view of the design sheet 80 according to the modified example, and FIGS. 18(b) and 18(c) are rear views of the design sheet 80. This design sheet 80 is attached to, for example, the resin member 5c (see FIG. 5) that constitutes the front surface of the variable winning device 94. Referring to FIG. 18, the design sheet 80 according to the modified example is different from the above embodiment in the position where the adhesive portion is formed. FIG. 18(a) is a front view of the design sheet 80 according to the modified example, and FIGS. 18(b) and 18(c) are rear views of the design sheet 80. This design sheet 80 is attached to, for example, the resin member 5c (see FIG. 5) that constitutes the front surface of the variable winning device 94. Thereby, it is attached.

[0188] The design sheet 80 according to the modified example has a rectangular sheet-like base material 81, a printing layer 82 formed on the back surface of the base material 81, and an adhesive portion 83 formed on the back surface of the printing layer 82. The design sheet 80 according to the modified example has a rectangular sheet-like base material 81, a printing layer 82 formed on the back surface of the base material 81, and an adhesive portion 83 formed on the back surface of the printing layer 82.

[0189] The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71. The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71. The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71. The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71. The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71. The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71. The printing layer 72 includes a first printing layer 82a, a second printing layer 82b, and a third printing layer 82c. The first printing layer 82a is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18(a), by printing the first printing layer 82a, a predetermined character is printed at the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. This predetermined character is "Intense Heat" 84, and this "Intense Heat" 84 has a certain thickness. And the inner part of "Intense Heat" 84 is, for example, red with high light transmittance. Note that by printing the first printing layer 82a, "☆" 85 is also printed above "Intense Heat" 83 on the base material 71.

[0190] The second printing layer 82b is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by silk screen printing using high-concentration white ink. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the second printing layer 82b is formed on the lower side of the back surface of the base material 81 excluding the back surface of the "intense heat" 84 of the first printing layer 82a and the vicinity of the outer edge of the "intense heat" 84. Further, the second printing layer 82b is also formed on the upper side of the back surface of the base material 71 so as to overlap the "☆" 85 of the first printing layer 82a.

[0191] The third printing layer 82c is a light-shielding layer that blocks light and is printed on the back surface of the base material 81 by silk screen printing using black ink. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(c), the third printing layer 82c is formed on the back surface of the base material 81 along the outer edge of the "intense heat" 84 of the first printing layer 82a. That is, the third printing layer 82c is formed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the "intense heat" 84. As a result, on the surface of the base material 71, there is a pattern formed by the red "intense heat" (the first pattern part ) 84 having high light transmittance and the black outer peripheral part (the second pattern part) 86 by the third printing layer 82c, that is, a predetermined pattern 87 (see FIG. 18(a)). And the outer peripheral part 86 has lower light transmittance than the "intense heat" 84. In this modified example, a plurality of LEDs (not shown ) are arranged along the lower part of the base material 81. When these LEDs emit light, the inner part of the "intense heat" 84 glows red, and the outer peripheral part 86 becomes black because the light is blocked by the third printing layer 82c.

[0192] Note that in the above modified example, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) are arranged along the lower part of the base material 81, but the configuration is not limited to this. The plurality of LEDs are provided at positions where the resin member 5c can be illuminated. ​​​​​If they can be provided, the positions where these LEDs are provided can be changed as appropriate.

[0193] The bonding portion 83 is printed on the back surface of the design sheet 80 by silk screen printing using glue. Specifically, the bonding portion 83 is formed along the third printing layer (black ink) 82c. As described above, the third printing layer 82c is formed along the outer edge of the "intense heat" 84 of the first printing layer 82a (that is, it is not formed in the inner portion of the "intense heat" 84). Therefore, the bonding portion 83 is not formed in the inner portion of the "intense heat" 84. Therefore, when a plurality of LEDs emit light, the outer peripheral portion 86 of the "intense heat" 84 is blackened by the third printing layer 83c, so that the shape of the bonding portion 83 cannot be visually recognized from the front surface of the design sheet 80.

[0194] In addition, the bonding portion 83 is also formed on the back surface of the "☆" 85 of the first printing layer 82a. As a result, the bonding portion 83 can be bonded not only to the lower side of the back surface of the base material 81 but also to the upper side of the back surface of the base material 81 with the resin member 5c. Therefore, sufficient adhesion between the design sheet 80 and the resin member 5c is ensured.

[0195] In the above modification, the bonding portion 83 is formed along the third printing layer (black ink) 82c and is also formed on the back surface of the "☆" 85 of the first printing layer 82a. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, in addition to the above positions, the bonding portion 83 may be formed on the back surface of the second printing layer 82b formed at the lower portion of the base material 71. In this way, the adhesion between the design sheet 80 and the resin member 5c is further ensured.

[0196] ​​​​​When the design sheet configured in this way is attached to, for example, the front surface of the variable prize device 94 (resin member), while the player is playing the big hit game, the LED is caused to emit light, so that the "intense heat" of the first printing layer can be clearly visually recognized by the player. Therefore, the player can accurately grasp the position of the variable prize device 94.

[0197] According to the gaming machine 100 provided with the design sheet 80 according to the modification example, the following effects can be achieved. This can be done.

[0198] A gaming machine (in this example, the gaming machine 100) provided with a game board unit (in this example, the game board unit 600), wherein the game board unit includes a game board (in this example, the game board 108) and a resin member (in this example, the resin member 5c) having translucency provided at a position visible to the player, and light emitting means (in this example, an LED) provided at a position where the resin member can be illuminated, and the resin member has a decorative sheet (in this example, the design sheet 80) having translucency with a predetermined pattern (in this example, the pattern 87 in FIG. 18(a)) applied thereto, the decorative sheet has an adhesive portion (in this example, the adhesive portion 83) for adhering to the resin member, and the predetermined pattern of the decorative sheet includes a first pattern portion (in this example, the "intense heat" 84 in FIG. 81(a)) and a second pattern portion (in this example, the outer peripheral portion 86 in FIG. 18(a)) having lower translucency than the first pattern portion, and the adhesive portion is not formed in the first pattern portion, and the adhesive portion is formed in the second pattern portion. Therefore, the light emitted by the light emitting means can transmit through the first pattern portion while it is difficult to transmit through the second pattern portion. Therefore, a predetermined ​​​​The outline of the pattern can be made clearer, improving the appearance of the decorative sheet, without impairing the appearance of the game board. can be suppressed.

[0199] In addition, the base material 81 of the design sheet 80 according to the modified example is also provided with a position A positioning hole may be provided. When a positioning hole is provided, the same as in the above embodiment. The adhesive portion 83 may be formed so as to surround the outer edge of the positioning hole. The adhesive portion 83 does not have to be formed so as to surround the portion. In this case, the adhesive portion 83 may be formed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. The above effects can be achieved.

[0200] Next, referring to FIG. 19, the ball return prevention mechanism 5 provided at the tip of the inner guide rail 28 will be described. 19 is a perspective view of the inner guide rail 28.

[0201] As shown in FIG. 19, the tip of the inner guide rail 28 is provided with a ball that has entered the play area 108a. A ball return prevention mechanism 50 is provided to prevent the game ball from returning to the guide passage 29. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 includes a main body case 52, a cover 53, and a ball return prevention member (displacement member) 54. The main body case 52, the cover 53, and the ball return prevention member 54 are all synthetic. The main body case 52, the cover 53 and the ball return prevention part 54 are molded parts made of resin material. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 is formed by combining the ball return member 54. The anti-slip mechanism 50 is attached to the inner guide rail 28 when the inner guide rail 28 is attached to the acrylic plate 5a. It is placed in the boundary region 700.

[0202] Next, the detailed configuration of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. 。Figure 20 is a front perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50, and Figure 21 is a rear perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 , and Figure 22 is an exploded perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50.

[0203] As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the main body case 52 is integrally formed at the upper end of the inner guide rail 28 and has a bottom surface portion 52a and a side surface portion 52b erected from one end of the bottom surface portion 52a. The space surrounded by the bottom surface portion 52a and the side surface portion 52b forms a notch portion S. The notch portion S is open on the front side facing the transparent plate 11 and on the upper surface side facing the boundary region 700 (see FIG. 22). The upper opening end of the notch portion S serves as a stopper wall 52c. The stopper wall 52c is formed at the upper end of the side surface portion 52b located in the vicinity of the game area 108a, and is a columnar wall surface that crosses the upper end portion in the width direction.

[0204] A first bearing portion 52d and a guide groove 52e are formed in the bottom surface portion 52a of the main body case 52. The guide groove 52e extends substantially in an arc shape along a virtual circle centered on the first bearing portion 52d. Further, a first screw hole 52f and a first positioning pin 52 g are provided in the bottom surface portion 52a (see FIG. 22). A second positioning pin 52 h is provided on the back side of the bottom surface portion 52a (see FIG. 21), and the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is positioned on the acrylic plate 5a by inserting the second positioning pin 52h into a hole portion (not shown) of the acrylic plate 5a.

[0205] The cover 53 is formed in a plate shape and has a second screw hole 53a and a positioning hole 53b. Further, a second bearing portion 53c is formed on the back side of the cover 53. The bottom surface portion 52 Insert the first positioning pin 52g of a into the positioning hole 53b, and insert the screw 55 into the second screw hole 53a and the first screw hole 52f of the bottom surface portion 52a, so that the cover 53 is attached to the main body case 52 in a state where the front side of the notch portion S is blocked. The cover 53 is attached to the main body case 52 in a state where the front side of the notch portion S is blocked. Insert the first positioning pin 52g of a into the positioning hole 53b, and insert the screw 55 into the second screw hole 53a and the first screw hole 52f of the bottom surface portion 52a, so that the cover 53 is attached to the main body case 52 in a state where the front side of the notch portion S is blocked.

[0206] The ball return prevention member 54 has a shaft hole 54a, an opening / closing valve 54b, and a weight portion 54c. The opening / closing valve 54b and the weight portion 54c are formed to be bent in a U shape with the shaft hole 54a as a boundary. A support shaft 56 is inserted through the shaft hole 54a. One end portion of this support shaft 56 is locked to the first bearing portion 52d of the bottom surface portion 52a, and the other end portion is locked to the second bearing portion 53c of the cover 53. Thus, the ball return prevention member 54 is rotatably supported by the main body case 52 and the cover 53. The opening / closing valve 54b and the weight portion 54c are formed to be bent in a U shape with the shaft hole 54a as a boundary. A support shaft 56 is inserted through the shaft hole 54a. One end portion of this support shaft 56 is locked to the first bearing portion 52d of the bottom surface portion 52a, and the other end portion is locked to the second bearing portion 53c of the cover 53. The opening / closing valve 54b and the weight portion 54c are formed to be bent in a U shape with the shaft hole 54a as a boundary. A support shaft 56 is inserted through the shaft hole 54a. One end portion of this support shaft 56 is locked to the first bearing portion 52d of the bottom surface portion 52a, and the other end portion is locked to the second bearing portion 53c of the cover 53. Thus, the ball return prevention member 54 is rotatably supported by the main body case 52 and the cover 53. The opening / closing valve 54b and the weight portion 54c are formed to be bent in a U shape with the shaft hole 54a as a boundary. A support shaft 56 is inserted through the shaft hole 54a. One end portion of this support shaft 56 is locked to the first bearing portion 52d of the bottom surface portion 52a, and the other end portion is locked to the second bearing portion 53c of the cover 53. Thus, the ball return prevention member 54 is rotatably supported by the main body case 52 and the cover 53. The opening / closing valve 54b and the weight portion 54c are formed to be bent in a U shape with the shaft hole 54a as a boundary. A support shaft 56 is inserted through the shaft hole 54a. One end portion of this support shaft 56 is locked to the first bearing portion 52d of the bottom surface portion 52a, and the other end portion is locked to the second bearing portion 53c of the cover 53. Thus, the ball return prevention member 54 is rotatably supported by the main body case 52 and the cover 53.

[0207] The opening / closing valve 54b is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and the length in its longitudinal direction (vertical direction) is long enough for the game ball that has returned from the game area 108a to the boundary area 700 to collide with it. The opening / closing valve 54b has a first side surface portion 540b facing the guide passage 29 and a second side surface portion 541b on the side opposite to the first side surface portion 540b and facing the game area 108a (left hitting area) (see FIG. 22). The first side surface portion 540b is the portion that collides with the game ball launched from the launching device 16 and passing through the guide passage 29. The second side surface portion 541b is the portion that collides with the game ball trying to return from the game area 108a to the guide passage 29. The opening / closing valve 54b is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and the length in its longitudinal direction (vertical direction) is long enough for the game ball that has returned from the game area 108a to the boundary area 700 to collide with it. The opening / closing valve 54b has a first side surface portion 540b facing the guide passage 29 and a second side surface portion 541b on the side opposite to the first side surface portion 540b and facing the game area 108a (left hitting area) (see FIG. 22). The first side surface portion 540b is the portion that collides with the game ball launched from the launching device 16 and passing through the guide passage 29. The second side surface portion 541b is the portion that collides with the game ball trying to return from the game area 108a to the guide passage 29. The opening / closing valve 54b has a first side surface portion 540b facing the guide passage 29 and a second side surface portion 541b on the side opposite to the first side surface portion 540b and facing the game area 108a (left hitting area) (see FIG. 22). The first side surface portion 540b is the portion that collides with the game ball launched from the launching device 16 and passing through the guide passage 29. The second side surface portion 541b is the portion that collides with the game ball trying to return from the game area 108a to the guide passage 29. The opening / closing valve 54b has a first side surface portion 540b facing the guide passage 29 and a second side surface portion 541b on the side opposite to the first side surface portion 540b and facing the game area 108a (left hitting area) (see FIG. 22). The first side surface portion 540b is the portion that collides with the game ball launched from the launching device 16 and passing through the guide passage 29. The second side surface portion 541b is the portion that collides with the game ball trying to return from the game area 108a to the guide passage 29.

[0208] The tip portion of the opening / closing valve 54b is formed to be tapered. Specifically, the length of the first side surface portion 540b in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the second side surface portion 541b in the vertical direction, and the first side surface The tip portion of the opening / closing valve 54b is formed to be tapered. Specifically, the length of the first side surface portion 540b in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the second side surface portion 541b in the vertical direction, and the first side surface It slopes downward from the tip of the part 540b toward the tip of the second side surface part 541b. Also , at the central part of the second side surface part 541b, a protruding part 541 c is formed that protrudes toward the game area 108a.

[0209] The weight part 54c is thicker and heavier than the on-off valve 54b. On the back side of the weight part 54c , an engagement pin 54d protrudes, and this engagement pin 54d is inserted into the guide groove 52 e of the bottom surface part 52a (see Fig. 22). The ball return prevention member 54 is rotatably supported by the main body case 52 and the cover 53 as described above, and is displaceable between an open state and a closed state . Normally, the ball return prevention member 54 is biased to rotate in one direction (counterclockwise) about the support shaft 56 by the own weight of the weight part 54c, and the engagement pin 54d abuts against one end of the guide groove 52e. As a result, the ball return prevention member 54 cannot rotate further and maintains the closed state. On the other hand, when the ball return prevention member 54 contacts the game ball launched from the launching device 16, it rotates in the other direction (clockwise) about the support shaft 56 by the contact force and abuts against the stopper wall 52c described above to be in the open state.

[0210] Next, with reference to Figs. 23 and 24, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state (the first state) and the ball return prevention mechanism 50 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the open state (the second state) will be described. Fig. 23 is a front view of the ball return prevention mechanism 5 0 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state, and Fig. 24 is a front view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the open state.

[0211] As shown in Fig. 23, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state (the first state), the on-off valve 5 4b protrudes from the upper opening of the notch S toward the exit of the boundary area 700 in a substantially vertical position. In this state, the ball return prevention member 54 (opening / closing valve 54b) is inserted into the outer guide. The distance to the rail 27 (specific distance) is shorter than the diameter of the game ball B and is the shortest. This distance is determined by the opening and closing valve 54b (first side surface portion 540b) of the ball return prevention member 54. It means the shortest distance from the tip to the outer guide rail 27. The game ball that entered the boundary area 08a collides with the game nail 36 and bounces back toward the boundary area 700. Even if the ball is thrown back, it will collide with the ball return prevention member 54. Even if it is hit by a ball, it will maintain its closed state and will not rotate counterclockwise. When the return prevention member 54 is in the closed state, the game ball that has entered the game area 108a is guided to the guide passage. Prevents a return to 29.

[0212] A game ball shot from the shot device 16 toward the game area 108a in the state shown in FIG. 23. When B rises in the guide passage 29, enters the boundary area 700, and comes into contact with the on-off valve 54b, The contact force allows the ball return prevention member 54 to be displaced from the closed state to the open state. As shown in the figure, the ball return prevention member 54 rotates in a direction that opens the exit of the boundary area 700. When the door collides with the stopper wall 52c, further rotation is restricted and the door collides with the stopper wall 52c, .... In this state, the outer guide rail 54 extends from the tip of the on-off valve 54b (the first side surface portion 540b). The distance (specific distance) to the ball 27 is longer than the diameter of the game ball B and is the longest. Therefore, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the open state, the ball that is launched by the launching device 16 The entry of the game ball from the boundary area 700 into the game area 108a is allowed. Note that the ball return Preventing member 54, after being displaced to the open state, receives the biasing force of the weight portion 54c and instantaneously rotates in the reverse direction (counterclockwise ) and is displaced back to the closed state shown in FIG. 23 again.

[0213] As described above, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is configured to prevent the game ball that has entered the game area 108a from returning to the guide passage 29 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state. However, in the present embodiment, further, even in the state (third state) during the displacement of the ball return prevention member 54 from the closed state to the open state, the return of the game ball to the guide passage (guide area) 29 can be prevented. In the present embodiment, further, even in the state (third state) during the displacement of the ball return prevention member 54 from the closed state to the open state, the return of the game ball to the guide passage (guide area) 29 can be prevented. is achieved.

[0214] FIG. 25 shows a state in which the ball return prevention member 54 is being displaced from the closed state to the open state, wherein a game ball that has entered the game area 108a (left hitting area) is trying to return to the boundary area 700. FIGS. 26 and 27 are enlarged views of the area surrounded by the dotted line shown in FIG. 25.

[0215] In FIG. 25, a game ball (first game ball) B1 launched from the launching device 16 toward the game area 108a has entered the boundary area 700 from the guide passage 29 and is in contact with the ball return prevention member 54 (opening and closing valve 54b), the outer guide rail 27, and another game ball (second game ball) B2. In FIG. 26, the contact point between the first game ball B1 and the first side surface portion 540b of the opening and closing valve 54b is denoted by reference numeral P1, the contact point with the outer guide rail 27 is denoted by reference numeral P2, and the contact point with the other game ball B2 is denoted by reference numeral P3.

[0216] Further, the other game ball B2 has entered the boundary area 700 from the game area 108a, and the ball return prevention ​​​​​It is in contact with the tip of member 54, the outer guide rail 27, and one game ball B1. In FIG. 26 , the contact point between the other game ball B2 and the tip of the on-off valve 54b is denoted by reference sign P4, and the contact point with the outer guide rail 27 is denoted by reference sign P5, and the lowest point of the other game ball B2 is denoted by reference sign P6.

[0217] In the state shown in FIG. 26, the distance (specific distance) from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 to the outer guide rail 27 is longer than when in the closed state (see FIG. 23) and shorter than when in the open state (see FIG. 24). In other words, it is the distance between the closed state and the open state. Moreover , the distance H1 from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54b) to the outer guide rail 27 is shorter than the distance H2 from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. In other words, the distance H1 from the contact point P4 between the other game ball B2 and the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 to the outer guide rail 27 is shorter than the distance H2 from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. That is, the length H1 of the perpendicular line L1 dropped from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 to the outer guide rail 27 is shorter than the length H2 of the perpendicular line L2 dropped from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27.

[0218] Also, as shown in FIG. 27, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the above-mentioned intermediate state, the distance H3 from the contact point P4 between the other game ball B2 and the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54b) to the contact point P3 between the other game ball B2 and one game ball B1 is shorter than the distance H4 from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball to the contact point P3. That is, the length of the line segment L3 connecting the contact point P4 and the contact point P3 is shorter than the length of the line segment L4 connecting the lowest point P6 and the contact point P3.

[0219] Also, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the above-described intermediate state At this time, the ball return prevention member 54 has not rotated so that its tip reaches the lowest point P6 of another game ball B2. Specifically, the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 is at a position higher than the lowest point P6 of the game ball B2 in the vertical direction and is located on the left side (guide passage 29 side) of the lowest point P6 of the game ball B2 in the horizontal direction. That is, the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 is located at the upper left with respect to the lowest point P6.

[0220] After the collision between the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 as described above, even if the game ball B2 tries to return to the guide passage 29, it will come into contact with the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54b) from the game area 108a side. Therefore, the ball return prevention member 54 is likely to be given a contact force from the game area 108a side toward the guide passage 29 side and rotate counterclockwise. Thus, the ball return prevention member 54 closes the outlet of the boundary area 700 more than when the game balls B1 and B2 collide, making it difficult for the game ball B2 to return to the guide passage 29. As a result, even at the time of the collision between the game balls B1 and B2 as shown in FIG. 25, it is possible to suppress the game ball B2 from returning to the guide passage 29. That is, it is possible to suppress two game balls from continuously returning to the guide passage 29.

[0221] In addition, at the time of the collision between the game balls B1 and B2 as shown in FIG. 25, if the distance (specific distance) H1 from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54b) to the outer guide rail 27 is longer than the distance H2 from the lowest point P6 of another game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27, after the collision, the game ball B2 will hit the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 and the outer guide rail 27. It becomes possible to enter between the loop 27. Then, the game ball B2 can come into contact with the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 from above, so the ball return prevention member 54 is likely to rotate clockwise. Therefore, the ball return prevention member 54 opens the exit of the boundary region 700 more than when it collides with the game ball B1 and the game ball B 2, and it is impossible to suppress the game ball B2 from returning to the guide passage 29.

[0222] Thus, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has made sufficient improvements in preventing the game balls that have entered the game area 108a from returning to the guide passage (guide area) 29. However, as shown below, by preventing the ball return prevention mechanism 50 from getting caught on the game balls, further improvements in return prevention are being made. Therefore, with reference to FIG. 28, the prevention of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 from getting caught on the game balls will be described. FIG. 28 shows a state where the game ball B that has returned from the game area 108 a to the boundary region 700 is colliding with the ball return prevention member 54. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the state. As shown in FIG. 28, the game ball B has returned from the game area 108a to the boundary region 700 and is in contact with the on-off valve 54b and the main body case 52 of the ball return prevention member 54. Specifically, the game ball B is in contact with the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b in the closed state and is also in contact with the

[0223] upper end portion (stopper wall 52c) of the main body case 52. In FIG. 28, the contact point between the game ball B and the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b is denoted by reference numeral P7, and the contact point with the upper end portion of the main body case 52 is denoted by P8. The leftmost point of the game ball B is denoted by P9. In such a state, the contact point P7 between the game ball B and the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b is shown in FIG. 28. The contact point with the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b is shown, and the contact point with the upper end portion of the main body case 52 is P8. The leftmost point of the game ball B is shown as P9.

[0224] In such a state, the contact point P7 between the game ball B and the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b is ​It is located below the leftmost point P9 of the game ball B in the vertical direction. Also, the contact point P8 between the game ball B and the upper end of the main body case 52 is located to the left of the lowermost point P6 of the game ball B in the horizontal direction and above the lowermost point P6 of the game ball B in the vertical direction. That is, the contact point P8 is located diagonally above and to the left of the lowermost point P6. And the distance (first distance) H5 from the contact point P7 to the contact point P8 is shorter than the distance (second distance) H6 from the leftmost point P9 to the lowermost point P6 of the game ball B. Therefore, the game ball B cannot enter the gap region SP between the upper surface side opening (see FIG. 21 etc.) facing the boundary region 700 in the main body case 52 and the portion on the base end side of the protruding portion 541c in the second side portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b. Moreover, as shown by the dotted arrow in FIG. 28, when the game ball B collides with the ball return prevention member 54, a force is applied to the right from the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b, and a force is applied obliquely upward to the right from the upper end of the main body case 52, causing the game ball B to bounce back to the game area 108a. Therefore, it can be prevented that the game ball B gets caught between the on-off valve 54b of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 and the main body case 52 when the game ball B enters the gap region SP. Thus, the return prevention of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 caused by such catching of the game ball B is not impaired. Therefore, the return prevention of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 can be stably ensured, and the prevention of the return of the game ball that has entered the game area 108a to the guide passage (guide region) 29 can be further improved.

[0225] According to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the following effects can be achieved. That can be achieved.

[0226] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment is an area between an outer guide rail (outer rail) 27 and an inner guide rail (inner rail) 28, and guides a launched game ball to the game area 30. The inner passage (guide area) 29 and a ball return prevention mechanism 50 that prevents the game ball from returning from the game area 30 to the guide passage 29. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 can be displaced to a closed state (first state), an open state (second state), and a state (third state) during the displacement from the closed state to the open state. It has an on-off valve (displacement member) 54b, and the on-off valve 54b has a side surface portion facing the outer guide rail 27 and a tip portion at the tip side of the side surface portion. The distance from the tip portion to the outer guide rail 27 is defined as a specific distance H1. Regarding the game ball guided from the guide passage 29 to the game area 30 as one game ball B 1, and regarding the game ball trying to return from the game area 30 to the guide passage 29 as another game ball B2, the closed state is a state where the specific distance is shorter than the open state, and the open state is a state where the specific distance is longer than the closed state. The state during the displacement from the closed state to the open state is such that one game ball B1 contacts the side surface portion, the outer guide rail 27, and another game ball B2, and the other game ball B2 contacts the tip portion, the outer guide rail 2 7, and one game ball B1, so that the specific distance H1 is longer than the open state and shorter than the closed state, and moreover, it is a state shorter than the distance H2 from the lowest point of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. Therefore, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 not only prevents the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning when the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54 b) is in the closed state, but also suppresses the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning to the guide passage 29 even when the ball return prevention member 54 is being displaced from the closed state to the open state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the prevention of the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning to the guide passage (guide area) 29. That is, the closed state is a state where the specific distance is shorter than the open state, and the open state is a state where the specific distance is longer than the closed state. The state during the displacement from the closed state to the open state is such that one game ball B1 contacts the side surface portion, the outer guide rail 27, and another game ball B2, and the other game ball B2 contacts the tip portion, the outer guide rail 2 7, and one game ball B1, so that the specific distance H1 is longer than the open state and shorter than the closed state, and moreover, it is a state shorter than the distance H2 from the lowest point of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. Therefore, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 not only prevents the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning when the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54 b) is in the closed state, but also suppresses the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning to the guide passage 29 even when the ball return prevention member 54 is being displaced from the closed state to the open state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the prevention of the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning to the guide passage (guide area) 29. That is, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is characterized in that when the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54 b) is in the closed state, it not only prevents the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning, but also even when the ball return prevention member 54 is being displaced from the closed state to the open state, it can suppress the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning to the guide passage 29. Therefore, it is possible to improve the prevention of the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning to the guide passage (guide area) 29. That is, when the ball return prevention member 54 (on-off valve 54 b) is in the closed state, it not only prevents the game ball that has entered the game area 30 from returning, but also

[0227] In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment has an outer guide rail (outer rail) 27 and an inner guide The area between the rail (inner rail) 28 and the game ball is launched into the game area 108a. A guide passage (guide area) 29 that guides the ball, and a guide passage (guide area) 29 that guides the ball from the game area 108a to the guide passage 29. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 is in a closed state (first state). an on-off valve (displacement member) 54b that can be displaced between a closed state (a closed state) and an open state (a second state); and a main body case (holding member) 52 capable of holding the game area 14b. A second side surface portion (side surface portion) 541b facing 08a, and a tip end of the tip side of the second side surface portion 541b If the distance from the tip to the outer guide rail 27 is a specific distance, the closed state is , the specific distance is shorter than the open state, and the open state is a state in which the specific distance is longer than the closed state. In the open state, the main body case 52 abuts against the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b. In the closed state, the ball is held by the stopper wall 52c. and the second side surface portion 541b (the protruding portion 541c of the second side surface portion 541b). The contact point P8 between the ball and the stopper wall 52c and the second side surface portion 541b (the protruding portion 541c) The distance to the contact point P7 is the first distance H5, and the distance from the lowest point P6 of the game ball to the leftmost point P9 is the The distance between the first and second distances H5 and H6 is a second distance H6. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the game area 108a does not return to the guide passage (guide area) 29. Prevention can be further improved.

[0228] Next, the detailed configuration of the outer guide rail 27 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the outer guide rail 27. FIG.

[0229] As shown in FIG. 29, the outer guide rail 27 is formed of a strip-shaped metal plate having elasticity and flexibility (for example, a stainless steel plate), and is attached along the inner peripheral surface 42a (see FIG. 5) of the rail base 26. The base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27 is bent in an L shape and is fitted and supported in the base end support portion 420a (see FIG. 5) of the rail base 26. On the other hand, the tip end portion 27b of the outer guide rail 27 is bent in a U shape, and the rail base 26 is fitted and supported in the tip end support portion 420b (see FIG. 5) of the rail base 26.

[0230] Note that a plurality (for example, five) of substantially horizontally long elliptical holes 27c are formed between the base end portion 27a and the tip end portion 27b of the outer guide rail 27. Each hole 27c can be inserted into a boss (not shown) formed at a predetermined interval on the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26. The outer guide rail 27 has a guide surface 27A for guiding the game ball to the game area 108a.

[0231] This guide surface 27A is a surface on the side opposite to the surface in contact with the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26. On the base end portion side (downstream side, lower side, base end support portion 420a side, launcher 16 side) of the guide surface 27A , a planar first region R1 and a curved (curved surface) second region R2 are provided. That is, the first region R1 is more planar than the second region R2. In other words, the second region R2 is more curved than the first region R1. Also, the first region R1 is located on the base end portion side of the outer guide rail 27 with respect to the second region R2. In other words, the second region R2 is located on the tip end portion side (upstream side, upper side, tip end support portion 4 20b side) of the outer guide rail 27 with respect to the first region R1. That is, the second region R2 is located on the upstream side of the outer guide rail 27 with respect to the first region R1.

[0232] In this embodiment, the first region R1 is a region within 50 mm from the base end portion 27a to the tip end portion 27b of the outer guide rail 27. Further, the second region R2 is a region exceeding 50 mm from the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27. The first seating position, which is the position where the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts (collides), is included in the first region R1 or the second region R2. That is, the launched game ball first contacts the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27, and which one it contacts depends on the launching strength of the launching device 16. The relationship between the first seating position and the launching strength of the launching device 16 will be described later. The first region R1 is linearly inclined upward to the left in a front view of the game board 108. When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts the first region R1 (that is, when the first seating position exists in the first region R1), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 8 degrees. And the reflection angle of the game ball incident (colliding) to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 7 degrees. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball, for example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted.

[0233] The second region R2 is curved in an arc shape in a front view of the game board 108. When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts the second region R2 (that is, when the first seating position exists in the second region R2), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to be larger than when the first seating position exists in the first region R1. And the game ball incident to the first seating position The first seating position is included in the first region R1 or the second region R2, which is the position where the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts (collides). That is, the launched game ball first contacts the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27, and which one it contacts depends on the launching strength of the launching device 16. The relationship between the first seating position and the launching strength of the launching device 16 will be described later. The first region R1 or the second region R2 includes the first seating position, which is the position where the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts (collides). That is, the launched game ball first contacts the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27, and which one it contacts depends on the launching strength of the launching device 16. The relationship between the first seating position and the launching strength of the launching device 16 will be described later. The first region R1 or the second region R2 contains the first seating position, which is the position where the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first makes contact (collides). That is, the launched game ball first touches the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27, and which one it touches depends on the launching strength of the launching device 16. The relationship between the first seating position and the launching strength of the launching device 16 will be described later. will be described later.

[0234] The first region R1 is linearly inclined upward to the left in a front view of the game board 108. When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts the first region R1 (that is, when the first seating position exists in the first region R1), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 8 degrees. And the reflection angle of the game ball incident (colliding) to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 7 degrees. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball, for example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted. When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts the first region R1 (that is, when the first seating position exists in the first region R1), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 8 degrees. And the reflection angle of the game ball incident (colliding) to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 7 degrees. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball, for example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted. 8 degrees. And the reflection angle of the game ball incident (colliding) to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 7 degrees. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball, for example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted. The reflection angle of the game ball incident (colliding) to the first seating position is set to, for example, about 7 degrees. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball, for example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted. about 7 degrees. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball, for example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted. For example, the angle formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be adopted as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball.

[0235] The second region R2 is curved in an arc shape in a front view of the game board 108. When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts the second region R2 (that is, when the first seating position exists in the second region R2), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to be larger than when the first seating position exists in the first region R1. And the game ball incident to the first seating position When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first contacts the second region R2 (that is, when the first seating position exists in the second region R2), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to be larger than when the first seating position exists in the first region R1. And the game ball incident to the first seating position R2), the incident angle of the game ball to the first seating position is set to be larger than when the first seating position exists in the first region R1. And the game ball incident to the first seating position is set to be larger than when the first seating position exists in the first region R1. And the game ball incident to the first seating position The reflection angle of the game ball is also set to be larger than when the first seating position is in the first region R1. Note that, as the incident angle or the reflection angle of the game ball when the first seating position is in the second region R2, for example, the angles formed by the incident direction and the reflection direction of the game ball with respect to the tangent line passing through the first seating position can be adopted.

[0236] When attaching the outer guide rail 27 configured in this way to the rail base 26 of the game board 14, first, the tip portion 27b of the outer guide rail 27 is fitted into and supported by the tip support portion 420b of the rail base 26. Next, after inserting the boss of the rail base 26 into the hole portion 27c of the outer guide rail 27, the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27 is fitted into and supported by the base end support portion 420a of the rail base 26.

[0237] At this time, since the outer guide rail 27 is arranged in an arc shape along the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26, it is in a deformed state toward the inner side in the circumferential direction. In this state, since the outer guide rail 27 generates an elastic force to return to its original shape toward the outer side in the circumferential direction, the surface on the side opposite to the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 can be brought into close contact with the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26. Thereby, the outer guide rail 27 can be attached to the game board 14.

[0238] Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the relationship between the first seating position and the firing intensity of the firing device 16 will be described. FIG. 30 is a front view showing the first seating positions of game balls fired with different firing intensities by the firing device 16.

[0239] In FIG. 30, four game balls P1 to P fired with four different firing intensities A to D are shown. 4 is depicted. The relationship of the magnitudes of the emission intensities A to D is such that emission intensity A < emission intensity B < emission intensity C < emission intensity D.

[0240] In this embodiment, the emission intensity A (the third emission intensity) is the minimum emission intensity among those at which the game ball cannot reach the game area 108a (the left hitting area 108a1). Note that the emission intensity A does not have to be the minimum as long as it is an emission intensity at which the game ball cannot reach the game area 108a. Also, the emission intensity B (the second emission intensity) is the minimum emission intensity among those at which the game ball can reach the game area 108a (the left hitting area 108a1). Note that the emission intensity B does not have to be the minimum as long as it is an emission intensity at which the ball cannot reach the hitting position (the left hitting reference position) BP.

[0241] Furthermore, the emission intensity C (the first emission intensity) is an emission intensity at which the game ball can reach the hitting position (the left hitting reference position) BP of the game area 108a (the left hitting area 108 a1). Note that the emission intensity C only needs to be an emission intensity at which the game ball cannot reach the right hitting area 108a2. Also, the emission intensity D (the fourth emission intensity) is the maximum emission intensity among those at which the game ball can reach the right hitting area 108a2. Note that the emission intensity D does not have to be the maximum as long as it can reach the right hitting area 108a2.

[0242] Regarding the emission intensity D, "the game ball can reach the right hitting area 108a2" means that the game ball can reach near the tip 27b of the outer guide rail 27 and reach the rubber 26b as a receiving member provided in the upper right part of the rail base 26.

[0243] In FIG. 30, the game ball P1 is a game ball launched with the emission intensity A, and the game ball P2 is the emission intensity ​​The game ball launched at B, game ball P3 is the game ball launched at launch intensity C, and game ball P4 is the game ball launched at launch intensity D. Hereinafter, the first seating of these game balls P1 to P4 will be described in order.

[0244] As shown in FIG. 30, the first seating (the third contact position) of game ball P1 is the position of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 that game ball P1 first contacts, and it is within the range of the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, since this first seating is near the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27, it is within the region within 50 mm described above (see FIG. 29). And this first seating is below the first seating (the second contact position) of game ball P2 described later. Therefore, the game ball P1 launched at launch intensity A reaches the first region R1 while not reaching the second region R2. Note that after game ball P1 enters (collides with) the first seating in the first region R1, it reflects and rises to a position approximately 20 mm to 30 m below the exit of the guide passage (guide region) 29, but does not reach the game area 108a and flows back through the guide passage 29 and is collected as a foul ball. The first seating (the second contact position) of game ball P2 is the position of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 that game ball P2 first contacts, and it is within the range of the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, since this first seating is at a position approximately 22 mm from the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27, it is within the region within 50 mm described above. And this first seating is above the first seating (the third contact position) of game ball P1 described above and below the first seating (the first contact position) of game ball P3 described later. Therefore, the game ball P launched at launch intensity B

[0245] The first seating (the second contact position) of game ball P2 is the position of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 that game ball P2 first contacts, and it is within the range of the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, since this first seating is at a position approximately 22 mm from the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27, it is within the region within 50 mm described above. And this first seating is above the first seating (the third contact position) of game ball P1 described above and below the first seating (the first contact position) of game ball P3 described later. Therefore, the game ball P launched at launch intensity B is at a position approximately 22 mm from the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27, so it is within the region within 50 mm described above. And this first seating is above the first seating (the third contact position) of game ball P1 described above and below the first seating (the first contact position) of game ball P3 described later. Therefore, the game ball P launched at launch intensity B is within the region within 50 mm described above. And this first seating is above the first seating (the third contact position) of game ball P1 described above and below the first seating (the first contact position) of game ball P3 described later. Therefore, the game ball P launched at launch intensity B is above the first seating (the third contact position) of game ball P1 described above and below the first seating (the first contact position) of game ball P3 described later. Therefore, the game ball P launched at launch intensity B is below the first seating (the first contact position) of game ball P3 described later. Therefore, the game ball P launched at launch intensity B ​​​​2 reaches the first area R1 while not reaching the second area R2. Incidentally , after the game ball P2 is incident on the first seating in the first area R1, it is reflected and ascends the guide passage 29 , and flows down from near the exit of the guide passage 29 to the left hitting area 108a1. Such a way of hitting the game ball is called "a light tap".

[0246] The first seating (the first contact position) of the game ball P3 is the position of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 that the game ball P3 first contacts, and is within the range of the first area R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, since this first seating is at a position approximately 44 mm from the base end 27a of the outer guide rail 27 , it is within the area within 50 mm described above. Therefore, the game ball P3 launched with the launch intensity C reaches the first area R1 while not reaching the second area R2. Incidentally, after the game ball P3 is incident on the first seating in the first area R1, it is reflected and ascends the guide passage 29 . Then, after the game ball P3 reaches the left hitting area 108a1, it moves along the outer guide rail 27 for a while and then reaches the bumping position BP.

[0247] The first seating (the fourth contact position) of the game ball P4 is the position of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 that the game ball P4 first contacts, and is not within the range of the first area R1 of the guide surface 27A , but is within the range of the second area R2. Specifically, since this first seating is at a position approximately 75 mm from the base end 27a of the outer guide rail 2 7, it is within the area exceeding the area within 50 mm described above. Therefore, the game ball P4 launched with the launch intensity D reaches the second area R2 beyond the first area R1.

[0248] ​​In addition, the game ball P4 is reflected after entering the first seat of the second region R2 and goes through the guide passage 29. Then, the game ball P4 continues to move upward along the outer guide rail 27 even after it reaches the game area 108a. 108a2 and reaches the rubber 26b provided in the right hitting area 108a2.

[0249] As described above, for the first seat, the game balls P1 to P2 were shot with the shooting intensities A, B, and C. 3 reaches the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A but does not reach the second region R2. In contrast, the game ball P4 shot with the shooting strength D falls in the second region of the guide surface 27A. It is designed to reach region R2.

[0250] Next, referring to FIG. 30, the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 are The positional relationship between the second region R2 and the main display 40 will be described.

[0251] As shown in FIG. 30, the first region R1 is located at the lower right of the main display 40, and the second region R2 is located at the lower right of the main display 40. The region R2 is located on the right side of the main display 40. The area R3 covering the right side of the display 40 (hereinafter referred to as the "specific area") has the above-mentioned emission intensity. This is an area that does not include the first landing of the game ball P4 launched at D.

[0252] Specifically, the first seating of the game ball P4 is located outside the specific area R3 in the second area R2. Therefore, the shot strength that can reach the right shot area 108a2 is Even if the game ball is launched at a degree D, it will not first come into contact with (collide with) the specific area R3. The main display 40 can be prevented from being damaged by the impact caused by this collision. .

[0253] Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the design of the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A will be described. Explain.

[0254] As shown in FIG. 30, the first region R1 is located below the diagonal line L connecting the upper right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 108, while the second region R2 intersects the diagonal line L. And the boundary line L' on the base end side of the specific region R3 in the second region R2 is in close contact with the diagonal line L. Also, when the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 moves toward the base end side by the same length as the length of the specific region R3 from the position where it intersects the diagonal line L, there is generally a boundary position between the first region R1 and the second region R2. In this way, by using the diagonal line L, the first region R1 and the second region R2 can be easily designed.

[0255] Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the relationship between the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A and the fixing position of the rail base 26 will be described. Explain.

[0256] As shown in FIG. 30, the rail base 26 is fixed by screws 26a at a portion located below the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. As described above, the first region R1 is the region where the game balls launched with the launch intensities B and C first collide. And a large impact is applied to the first region R1 due to the collision of the game balls, and this impact will be transmitted to the portion of the rail base 26 located below the first region R1. However, since the rail base 26 is fixed by the screws 26a at the position described above, it is possible to prevent the rail base 26 from being displaced with respect to the acrylic plate 5a.

[0257] In particular, the launch intensities B and C are the launch intensities when performing a left-handed operation. Usually, when performing a left-handed operation, The time taken is longer than the time for performing a right strike operation. Therefore, the impact on the first region R1 is applied repeatedly over a long period of time and the misalignment of the rail base 26 is likely to occur. Therefore, as described above fixing the rail base 26 is extremely effective.

[0258] Next, referring to FIG. 30, the width of the guide passage 29 will be described.

[0259] As shown in FIG. 30, the width of the guide passage 29 is defined by the length of a line segment orthogonal to both the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28 and gradually decreases from the entrance side to the exit side of the guide passage 29. Specifically, the width L1 of the guide passage 29 is the width near the entrance and is set to approximately 29.6 mm. Also, the width L2 of the guide passage 29 is the width at the boundary position between the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the outer guide rail

[0260] 27 of the guide passage 29 and is set to approximately 26.6 mm. Also, the width L3 of the guide passage 29 is the width at the leftmost position of the guide passage 29 and is set to approximately 13.9 mm. Further, the width L4 of the guide passage 29 is the width near the exit and is set to approximately 13.0 mm. Comparing the above widths L1 to L4, the width L1 is more than twice the width L3, and the width L2 is approximately twice the width L3. As a result, the game ball launched by the launcher 16 does not first collide with the inner guide rail

[0261] 28. That is, it is ensured that the launched game ball first contacts the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27. Also, the launched game ball, for example, first approaches the vicinity of the base end portion 27a of the first region R1 ​​​​​​When in contact with, even if it collides with the far ball that has flowed back from the guide passage 29, these The game ball does not close the exit of the guide passage 29.

[0262] Also, the width L3 is approximately half of the width L2, and the width L4 is less than or equal to half of the width L2. Considering that the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, in the widths L3 and L4 of the guide passage 29, there is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. Considering that the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, in the widths L3 and L4 of the guide passage 29, there is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a. There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the game ball and the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. And by making the gap extremely small in this way, the game ball can move easily along the guide passage 29. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of kinetic energy of the game ball due to collision with the outer guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28. Therefore, it is difficult to decelerate the launched game ball, and it can be smoothly guided to the game area 108a.

[0263] Next, with reference to FIGS. 31(a) and (b), the movement of the game ball before and after colliding with the first seating of the outer guide rail 27 will be described. FIG. 31(a) is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the game ball before and after colliding with the first seating in the first region R1, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the game ball before and after colliding with the first seating in the second region R2. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal.

[0264] As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 contacts (collides) with the first position X1 in the first region R1, the game ball P5 enters at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. Also, the same is true when the game ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. In this way, when the game ball collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. Since it is narrow and both are relatively small, the game ball moves along the first area R1. This becomes the case.

[0265] Therefore, since the game ball that has collided with the first area R1 can be smoothly guided to rise along the guide passage 29, the game ball launched by the launcher 16 can be appropriately guided to the game area 108a. This makes it possible. Also, by containing the first landing of the game ball launched at the launch intensities A to C within the first area R1, the trajectory of the game ball after colliding with the first landing can be stabilized. This becomes possible. This makes it possible to stabilize the trajectory of the game ball after colliding with the first landing. This becomes the case.

[0266] As shown in FIG. 31(b), when the game ball P7 touches (collides) with the third position X3 of the second area R2, the game ball P7 enters at a relatively large incident angle θ3 (for example, 20 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ3' (for example, 18 degrees) that is approximately equal to this incident angle θ3. Also, when the game ball P8 touches (collides) with the fourth position X4 of the second area R2, the game ball P8 enters at a relatively large incident angle θ4 (for example, 30 degrees), and then reflects at a reflection angle θ4' (for example, 28 degrees) that is approximately equal to this incident angle θ4. Here, the second area is curved in the front view of the game board 108, and the inclination of the tangent line L1 passing through the third position X3 and the inclination of the tangent line L2 passing through the fourth position X4 are very different. Therefore, the reflection direction of the game ball P7 and the reflection direction of the game ball P8 will also be very different. Thus, the game ball that has collided with a predetermined position in the second area R2 will reflect in various directions, unlike the case of FIG. 31(a). This becomes the case. This becomes the case. This becomes the case. This becomes the case. This becomes the case.

[0267] However, in this embodiment, the second area R2 is an area that cannot be reached in the case of launch intensities A to C, and is an area that can be reached in the case of launch intensity D. Also, the launch intensity D is the launch intensity This becomes the case. The launch strength is sufficiently larger than that of A to C. The ball reflected in the second region R2 is Even if the ball collides with the guide rail 28 and loses momentum, the ball will be in the right hitting area 108a2. It is quite reachable.

[0268] The gaming machine 100 configured in this manner can provide the following effects.

[0269] A game board (in this example, game board 108) having a game area (in this example, game area 108a) A launching means (in this example, a launching device 16) capable of launching a game ball; An outer rail (in this example, the outer guide rail 27) capable of guiding the shot game ball to the game area and an inner rail (in this example, an inner guide rail 28), Between the ball and the play area is a guide area (in this example, a guide passage 29) that guides the game ball to the play area. In the gaming machine (in this example, the gaming machine 100), the outer rail guides the gaming ball. The guide surface has a guide surface (in this example, guide surface 27A) that is in contact with the first region (in this example, A first region R1) and a second region (in this example, the second region R2) located above the first region. ), the first region being planar relative to the second region, and the launching means The game ball can reach the right hitting area of ​​the game area (in this example, the right hitting area 108a2). Among the possible emission intensities, the fourth emission intensity (in this example, emission intensity D) can be emitted, The guide surface that the game ball (in this example, the game ball P4) shot with the fourth shot intensity first comes into contact with. If the position is defined as a fourth contact position, the fourth contact position is within the range of the second region. Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of appropriately guiding the gaming balls launched by the launching means to the gaming area. Can be provided.

[0270] Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch a game ball at a first launching intensity (launching intensity C in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the left hitting reference position ( In this example, the hitting position BP) in the game area. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball (game ball P3 in this example) launched at the first launching intensity first contacts is defined as the first contact position, the first contact position is within the range of the first area. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can more appropriately guide the game ball launched by the launching means into the game area. Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch at a second launching intensity (launching intensity B in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the game area but not the left hitting reference position. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball (game ball P2 in this example) launched at the second launching intensity first contacts is defined as the second contact position, the second contact position is within the range of the first area. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently and appropriately guide the game ball launched by the launching means into the game area. Here, "not allowing the game ball to reach the left hitting reference position" generally means the assumption that the game ball does not reach the left hitting reference position. In other words, it does not include the case where the game ball reaches the left hitting reference position unintentionally due to some irregularity. Examples of such irregularities include a game ball launched with a weak hit colliding with a nail near the exit of the guiding area and reaching the left hitting reference position. Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch at a third launching intensity (launching intensity A in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the guiding area but not the game area.

[0271] Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch a game ball at a first launching intensity (launching intensity C in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the left hitting reference position ( In this example, the hitting position BP) in the game area. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball (game ball P3 in this example) launched at the first launching intensity first contacts is defined as the first contact position, the first contact position is within the range of the first area. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can more appropriately guide the game ball launched by the launching means into the game area. Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch at a second launching intensity (launching intensity B in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the game area but not the left hitting reference position. When the position on the guiding surface where the game ball (game ball P2 in this example) launched at the second launching intensity first contacts is defined as the second contact position, the second contact position is within the range of the first area. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently and appropriately guide the game ball launched by the launching means into the game area. Here, "not allowing the game ball to reach the left hitting reference position" generally means the assumption that the game ball does not reach the left hitting reference position. In other words, it does not include the case where the game ball reaches the left hitting reference position unintentionally due to some irregularity. Examples of such irregularities include a game ball launched with a weak hit colliding with a nail near the exit of the guiding area and reaching the left hitting reference position. Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch at a third launching intensity (launching intensity A in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the guiding area but not the game area. Here, "not allowing the game ball to reach the left hitting reference position" generally means the assumption that the game ball does not reach the left hitting reference position. In other words, it does not include the case where the game ball reaches the left hitting reference position unintentionally due to some irregularity. Examples of such irregularities include a game ball launched with a weak hit colliding with a nail near the exit of the guiding area and reaching the left hitting reference position. That is, it does not include the case where the game ball reaches the left hitting reference position unintentionally due to some irregularity. Examples of such irregularities include a game ball launched with a weak hit colliding with a nail near the exit of the guiding area and reaching the left hitting reference position. Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch at a third launching intensity (launching intensity A in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the guiding area but not the game area.

[0272] Also, in the above configuration, the launching means can launch at a third launching intensity (launching intensity A in this example) that allows the game ball to reach the guiding area but not the game area. ​​​ When the position of the guide surface where the game ball (in this example, game ball P1) launched with the third launch intensity first contacts is defined as the third contact position, the third contact position is within the range of the first region. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can more appropriately guide the game balls launched by the launching means to the game area. Also, by containing the first landing of the game balls launched with the first launch intensity, the second launch intensity, and the third launch intensity within the first region, the trajectory of the game balls after colliding with the first landing can be stabilized. Here, "making it impossible to reach the game area" means the meaning of the assumption that generally the game balls do not reach the game area. In other words, it does not include the case where the game balls reach the game area unintentionally due to some irregularity. Examples of such irregularities include a game ball trying to flow back in the guide area colliding with a subsequent game ball and reaching the game area.

[0273] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. All technical matters included in the technical idea described in the claims are the subject of the present invention. The above-described embodiment shows a preferred example, but those skilled in the art can realize various alternative examples, modification examples, deformation examples, or improvement examples from the content disclosed in this specification, and these are included in the technical scope described in the appended claims.

[0274] In the above-described embodiment, the second region R2 of the outer guide rail 27 has a curved shape when viewed from the front of the game board 108, but it is not limited to this configuration. The second region R2 may have the same shape as the first region R1. Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be achieved. ​

[0275] Also, in the above embodiment, the hitting position BP was the position at the upper left of the game area 10 shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 30, but it is not limited to this. Usually, the arrangement of pins often varies depending on the model of the pachinko machine, and a hitting position corresponding to each model can be adopted. In the above embodiment, the hitting position BP was the position at the upper left of the game area 10 shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 30, but it is not limited to this. Usually, the arrangement of pins often varies depending on the model of the pachinko machine, and a hitting position corresponding to each model can be adopted. In the above embodiment, the hitting position BP was the position at the upper left of the game area 10 shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 30, but it is not limited to this. Usually, the arrangement of pins often varies depending on the model of the pachinko machine, and a hitting position corresponding to each model can be adopted.

[0276] In the above embodiment, the rib 301 was provided on the upper surface (in other words, the outer surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104, but the rib 301 may be provided on the lower surface (in other words, the inner surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104. In the above embodiment, the rib 301 was provided on the upper surface (in other words, the outer surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104, but the rib 301 may be provided on the lower surface (in other words, the inner surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104.

[0277] Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the outer frame is fixed to the island equipment in the game hall by driving in pins, but fixing members other than pins, such as using screws, may be used. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the outer frame is fixed to the island equipment in the game hall by driving in pins, but fixing members other than pins, such as using screws, may be used.

[0278] Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are through holes, but for example, they may be holes that serve as marks when driving in pins instead of through holes. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are through holes, but for example, they may be holes that serve as marks when driving in pins instead of through holes.

[0279] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the hinge cover 406 and the curtain plate 414 are made of resin of the same color, but they may be made of members of different colors. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the hinge cover 406 and the curtain plate 414 are made of resin of the same color, but they may be made of members of different colors.

[0280] Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the convex portion 112c is provided on the base plate 112 and the concave portion 111a is provided on the design sheet 111, but for example, a convex portion may be provided on the design sheet 111 and a concave portion may be provided on the base plate 112. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the convex portion 112c is provided on the base plate 112 and the concave portion 111a is provided on the design sheet 111, but for example, a convex portion may be provided on the design sheet 111 and a concave portion may be provided on the base plate 112. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the convex portion 112c is provided on the base plate 112 and the concave portion 111a is provided on the design sheet 111, but for example, a convex portion may be provided on the design sheet 111 and a concave portion may be provided on the base plate 112.

[0281] Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the design sheet 111 with a printed pattern is used as a sheet, but the sheet may be plain, and it may be either colored or colorless. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the design sheet 111 with a printed pattern is used as a sheet, but the sheet may be plain, and it may be either colored or colorless. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the design sheet 111 with a printed pattern is used as a sheet, but the sheet may be plain, and it may be either colored or colorless.

[0282] In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, as a gaming value, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits.

[0283] When applying the present invention to a slot machine, when attaching a design sheet to the front door attached to the housing of the slot machine, for example, the present invention is applicable when attaching the design sheet to a panel around the display window of the reel, a panel above the display window, a lower panel below the operation unit, etc.

[0284] Also, for example, in the above embodiment, FIG. 25 shows the state when the ball return prevention member 54 is displaced to approximately the middle state between the closed state and the open state. However, the present invention is not limited to this state, and the present invention is also applicable when displaced to an arbitrary state between the closed state and the open state.

[0285] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in FIG. 25, it has been shown that the ball return prevention member 54 can suppress the game ball B2 from returning to the guide passage 29. However, even if another game ball C continuously returns to the boundary area 700 after the game ball B2 has returned from the game area 108a to the boundary area 700, of course, the ball return prevention member 54 can suppress the two game balls (game ball B2 and game ball C) from returning to the guide passage 29.

[0286] Also, in the above embodiment, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is integrally formed at the upper end of the inner guide rail 28. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and it may be formed separately from the inner guide rail 28.

[0287] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the boundary region 700 was provided between the guide passage 29 and the game area 108a. However, without being limited to this configuration, the boundary region 700 may be included in the guide passage 29. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the boundary region 700 was provided between the guide passage 29 and the game area 108a. However, without being limited to this configuration, the boundary region 700 may be included in the guide passage 29. It may be included.

[0288] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the protruding portion 541c was formed on the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b. However, without being limited to this configuration, the protruding portion 541c may not be formed, and the surface of the second side surface portion 541b may be made flat. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the protruding portion 541c was formed on the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b. However, without being limited to this configuration, the protruding portion 541c may not be formed, and the surface of the second side surface portion 541b may be made flat. It may not be formed, and the surface of the second side surface portion 541b may be made flat.

[0289] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the stopper wall (contact portion) 52c was configured to contact the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b in the open state. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the stopper wall 52c may be configured to press-contact the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b in the open state, or may be configured to be close to it. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the stopper wall (contact portion) 52c was configured to contact the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b in the open state. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the stopper wall 52c may be configured to press-contact the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b in the open state, or may be configured to be close to it. For example, the stopper wall 52c may be configured to press-contact the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b in the open state, or may be configured to be close to it. It may be configured to be close to it.

[0290] Also, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and can also be applied to a management pachinko machine having a structure in which a player can play a game without touching a game ball. It can also be applied to a management pachinko machine having a structure in which a player can play a game without touching a game ball.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0291] 16 Launching device 27 Outer guide rail (outer rail) 28 Inner guide rail (inner rail) 29 Guide passage (guide area) 100 Gaming machine 108 Game board 108a Game area R1 First area R2 Second area BP Bumping position (left hitting reference position) P3 Game ball launched at launch intensity C (first launch intensity) P2 Game ball launched at launch intensity B (second launch intensity) The game ball launched at the emission intensity A (the third emission intensity) of P1 The game ball launched at the emission intensity D (the fourth emission intensity) of P4

Claims

[Claim 1] A gaming machine equipped with a gaming board, A sheet is provided on a predetermined member provided on the game board, The sheet has a transparent region and an opaque region that is less transparent than the transparent region, The back surface of the sheet has an adhesive portion formed along an outer periphery and a non-adhesive portion where the adhesive portion is not formed, The opaque region has the adhesive portion and the non-adhesive portion, The adhesive portion is configured to form a gap, The gap allows air that has entered the non-bonded portion to be discharged to an external space, A guide area between the outer rail and the inner rail, which guides the launched game ball to the game area; A ball return prevention mechanism that prevents the game ball from returning from the game area to the guide area, The ball return prevention mechanism includes a displacement member that is displaceable between a first state and a second state, and a storage member that stores a portion of the displacement member, The displacement member has a first side portion facing the outer rail, a second side portion facing the play area, and a tip portion on the tip side, The storage member has an upper end, A distance from the tip portion to the outer rail is set to a specific distance, A game ball moving from the guide area to the game area is defined as a first game ball; If the game ball moving from the game area to the guide area is a second game ball, the first state is a state in which the specific distance is shorter than that in the second state, the second state is a state in which the specific distance is longer than that in the first state, In the first state, The second game ball may contact the upper end and the second side surface portion, A distance from a contact point between the second game ball and the upper end portion to a contact point between the second game ball and the second side portion is defined as a first distance; If the distance from the lowest point to the leftmost point of the second game ball is a second distance, A gaming machine, wherein the first distance is shorter than the second distance.

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